12 h. ago High court battle over Andy Burnham's giant housing plan ends in disappointment for campaigners

Campaigners challenged the Places for Everyone plan, alleging the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ‘erred in law’

Events

44 h. ago Andy Burnham speaks out on Manchester Pride liquidation for the first time

'There’s a difference between Pride as an occasion we know so well and the organisation that runs it'

Events

44 h. ago 'At a loss': Andy Burnham speaks out as hundreds to be evicted from Seven Sisters flats

It's the latest twist in the future of the 1960s blocks

Events

45 h. ago Trump’s ballroom blitz sparks chorus of disgust: ‘The perfect symbol’

Obama once joked about what a gaudy Trump White House would like – the president seems bent on proving him rightWhen Barack Obama roasted Donald Trump at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the icing on the cake was a cartoon illustration of what the White House might look like if Trump ever became US president.The name “Trump” was emblazoned across the top in giant capital letters, followed by “the White House” in lurid purple cursive, then “hotel • casino • golf course” and “presidential suite”. The parody imagined gold pillars, a giant crystal chandelier and two scantily clad women sitting at reception. Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. ago Queensland STOPS transgender kids accessing puberty blockers

The first Australian state to deny puberty blockers for young transgender patients stands accused of stoking "Trump-style hate" after becoming embroiled in a landmark court battle.

Politics

64 h. ago Disney is fighting in court to keep food test results under wraps in doctor’s family’s wrongful death lawsuit

Legal documents alleged that Disney even tried to keep the restaurant’s menu secret in the court battle

Society

3 d. ago More than 5,000 Greater Manchester children could benefit from bus pass Andy Burnham 'carefully looking at'

The mayor said he would 'carefully' examine the proposal from the M.E.N., supported by MPs and charities

Events

5 d. ago How are unions pushing back against Trump’s attacks on labor and layoffs?

Unions are battling in court to halt firings and ensure workers retain their collective bargaining rightsAs Donald Trump continues his drive to cull the federal workforce and consolidate his power, labor unions have emerged as some of his staunchest opponents.Unions are battling the administration in federal courtrooms nationwide, after filing dozens of lawsuits to try to halt attempts to shed hundreds of thousands of government employees, strip collective bargaining rights from over a million workers, and gut some federal agencies. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Andy Burnham gets extra £20m for Greater Manchester's 'brightest minds'

It takes the total the government is giving the region to £50m

Economics

7 d. ago WASPI reaches DWP legal campaign milestone as compensation support grows

The WASPI campaigners are preparing for a court battle with the DWP later this year

Politics

7 d. ago Man Utd want government to help deliver wider regeneration around new stadium

United have ambitious designs – a new 100,000 capacity stadium – but first need to acquire a piece of privately-owned land near the Stretford End.

Politics

8 d. ago Andy Burnham launches key weapon to make Bee Network 'one of the safest transport systems in the world'

It will be overseen by the cop who commanded GMP's response to the Crumpsall terror attack

Events

9 d. ago Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay battle nears resolution in Delaware Supreme Court

The outcome could have substantial consequences for Delaware, its corporate law and its Court of Chancery

Events

1 week ago Brothers lose bitter inheritance battle against own mother for their £2.65m family farm after their grandmother told them 'one day it will be yours' over Sunday lunch

Grandmother Mary Stevens, who died aged 96 in 2020, left the 170-acre West Hook Farm near Okehampton, Devon, to her two daughters, cutting out her grandsons John and Steven (pictured).

Economics

1 week ago Troubles legacy law battle ‘constitutionally profound’, Supreme Court told

The Northern Ireland Office has taken a battle over the 2023 Legacy Act to the UK’s highest court.

Events

1 week ago Brothers lose bitter inheritance battle for their £2.65m family farm after their grandmother told them 'one day it will be yours' over Sunday lunch

Grandmother Mary Stevens, who died aged 96 in 2020, left the 170-acre West Hook Farm near Okehampton, Devon, to her two daughters, cutting out her grandsons John and Steven (pictured).

Economics

1 week ago Brothers told £2.65m family farm 'one day will be yours' by their late grandmother are embroiled in bitter court battle after being cut from will

Grandmother Mary Stevens, who died aged 96 in 2020, left the 170-acre West Hook Farm near Okehampton, Devon, to her two daughters, cutting out her grandsons John and Steven (pictured).

Events

1 week ago Major carmakers go on trial over ‘dieselgate’ emissions cheat claims

Motorists may be due compensation after the major court battle

Events

1 week ago NBA Bounce review: A costly but fun cartoony basketball game on the PS5

NBA Bounce features pretty creatures battling it out for court dominance on the Playstation console in a frenzy of fun

Politics

2 w. ago Revealed: Andy Burnham accepted £12,000 tickets and hospitality in two years as PM's rival is dragged into Labour freebies row

The Tories said the £118,267-a-year Greater Manchester mayor should answer 'serious questions about his integrity' instead of eying up a move to Number 10.

Economics