3 h. ago Acorn project funding uncertainty as 'final decision' still to be made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Concerns have emerged over how much funding the Chancellor will hand over for the Acorn project.

Politics

18 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives nod towards new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Chancellor promised to set out plans to 'take forward' Northern Powerhouse Rail

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20 h. ago Spending Review: Scotland to get £52billion as Rachel Reeves also confirms Acorn Project funds

The Chancellor delivered the Spending Review on Wednesday

Economics

20 h. ago Spending Review: Scotland to get £52billion, Rachel Reeves says as figure sparks row with SNP

The Chancellor delivered the Spending Review on Wednesday

Economics

35 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to promise Wales nearly half a billion pounds for rail

An initial funding settlement of £445m for new rail projects in Wales will be confirmed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Comprehensive Spending Review

Politics

37 h. ago Old Trafford, M60 upgrades and new railway lines: The big Greater Manchester projects Rachel Reeves could fund this week

Here are the big projects in Greater Manchester which local leaders will be hoping to get some funding for in the Spending Review

Politics

42 h. ago Acorn carbon capture project funding to finally be announced in Rachel Reeves spending review

Details of funding for the Acorn project are set to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of Wednesday’s Spending Review.

Economics

5 d. ago AP PHOTOS: David Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund for two decades, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports Friday.

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5 d. ago Arise Sir David!: Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports

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6 d. ago Two people killed in tragedies on Greater Manchester railway lines

The line between Stockport and Sheffield is currently closed as emergency services respond

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6 d. ago Tragedy as person dies on railway line in Greater Manchester

Trains were stopped as emergency services responded

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7 d. ago Rachel Reeves: Social media in hysterics over workers' reactions to major speech

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn boost for transport projects across the UK including Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield has been welcomed by local mayors - but some workers got tired legs during her speech

Politics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor to reveal £15bn boost for the North

Rachel Reeves will announce £15.6billion of funding for transport projects in the North and the Midlands in a major speech ahead of her spending review

Economics

8 d. ago Plans for new railway line between Manchester and Liverpool 'set to go ahead'

The Manchester Evening News has backed plans for the new line

Politics

3 w. ago Acorn: Scotland's carbon capture project in doubt as Labour minister to 'bid' Rachel Reeves for funds

A UK minister has admitted having to ‘bid’ for funding from the Chancellor to finally get Scotland’s carbon capture project up and running.

Politics

4 w. ago Andy Burnham says case for new Manchester to Liverpool railway line has 'landed' in London

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the day in London, trying to convince the government to back the major transport project

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4 w. ago LIVE: Andy Burnham issues update on new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Greater Manchester mayor is selling his plans to the government

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