45 h. ago West Lothian RAAC campaigner walks out of Holyrood meeting in disgust

The National UK RAAC campaign had asked for the Scottish Housing Regulator to expand powers to include owners of former council homes.

Politics

50 h. ago Andy Burnham sets out where he wants the new grooming gangs inquiry to go in Greater Manchester

The Greater Manchester mayor launched his own local inquiry into child sexual exploitation in 2017 but says it wasn't enough

Events

53 h. ago Andy Burnham has 'one last go' to save 250 jobs at Wigan glass factory

The Greater Manchester mayor met the Japanese owners this morning

Events

66 h. ago Controversial £1bn fund run by Andy Burnham's office extended by 10 years despite legal action

The GMCA has denied claims two loans were approved with ‘no lawful or proper process'

Economics

3 d. ago Andy Burnham's child sex abuse inquiry team 'resigned' after authorities 'lawyered up', MPs told

Baroness Louise Casey said that authorities in Greater Manchester were 'lawyering up' to fight over what data would be shared

Events

3 d. ago PDC announce huge World Darts Championship change with expanded field at showpiece

There will be some huge changes at the 2026 Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship as PDC have outlined how the expanded field will line up

Politics

3 d. ago Out of area taxi loophole will be 'closed' to help tackle grooming gangs

Andy Burnham has repeated raised concerns about it

Events

5 d. ago 'Andy Burnham, you have a strong influence... use it to get this two

The Greater Manchester mayor has previously supported scrapping the policy which was first introduced by the Conservatives

Events

5 d. ago Andy Burnham welcomes grooming inquiry, admitting his review had 'limitations'

The Greater Manchester backed calls for a national probe earlier this year

Events

8 d. ago Alexander Dennis: SNP Government accused of prioritising foreign firms as 400 jobs face axe

Scottish Labour say the First Minister should follow the lead of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who has procured around 160 vehicles from the Falkirk facility.

Politics

8 d. ago Burnham presses Scottish Government on Alexander Dennis factory closure

The bus manufacturer has proposed to consolidate its operations in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Politics

8 d. ago SNP 'overlooking Scottish industry' as historic bus manufacturer threatens move to England

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the English city had invested more in Scottish-built buses than the SNP Government.

Events

1 week ago Andy Burnham and 12 Greater Manchester MPs back Campaign for Gigi

"I hope the Government will legislate in her memory to ensure the highest standards of safety and care in all nursery settings"

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham slams Northern after rail firm says 'not a priority' to stop using fax machines

The train operator says switching to more modern tech is 'not a priority'.

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on future of Bee Network £2 bus fare cap

The mayor said investment announced this week would ensure and 'expanded but still low fare system'

Economics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham says 'something has to be done' to fill Manchester's gaping hole

The Greater Manchester mayor says he would be 'disappointed' if the government does not do something next week

Events

2 w. ago 'More to come', Rachel Reeves says after Andy Burnham demand

The Chancellor was in Rochdale to announce £2.5bn for new buses, tram stops and a Metrolink extension in Greater Manchester

Events

2 w. ago Voices: First Sadiq, now Andy will no one rid Keir Starmer of his turbulent mayors?

As the mayor of Greater Manchester proposes a ‘popular left programme’ – just days after the mayor of London defied Downing Street with a new plan for drugs law – is the prime minister under threat from colleagues with their own fiefdoms, asks John Rentoul

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham has made a £400m demand... but 'that's not good enough'

'The simple ability to get around is a right that should be available to all our communities'

Economics

3 w. ago Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan issue statements over 10,000 extra tickets for Oldham Athletic's Wembley final

Oldham Athletic are playing Southend United at Wembley on Sunday

Sport