3 h. ago DWP slammed for 'bogus' benefit cuts consultation that doesn't ask about controversial plans

Labour's controversial plans to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget have been criticised for failing to hold a proper consultation on the reforms

Politics

12 h. ago Andy Burnham reacts to DWP benefit reforms and how they'll impact Greater Manchester

The mayor has previously spoken of his ambition with Job Centres

Events

15 h. ago Why the government has announced changes to DWP benefits including PIP and Universal Credit

Liz Kendall admitted "the numbers are stark"

Politics

16 h. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

Politics

22 h. ago Benefits cuts including PIP changes to be revealed today despite backlash

There have been reports that the changes could slash some £5bn of welfare payments including disability benefits

Politics

24 h. ago Manchester United are already seeing the benefits of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's transfer policy

Man United's outlook on recruitment has improved over the past year or so - and now they are seeing the benefits of it.

Sport

41 h. ago Ellesmere Port LIVE incident updates as police urge people to 'avoid the area'

Police are on the scene in Ellesmere Port

Events

44 h. ago Labour goes into meltdown over cutting benefits: Starmer faces outcry from the left of his party over plan to 'trap people in poverty'

As tensions mount ahead of the plan being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'.

Politics

45 h. ago What we know so far about benefits cuts set to be announced by Labour

Disability and sickness benefits could be cut, according to reports

Politics

47 h. ago Police are taking it seriously, and people across Greater Manchester are benefitting

The launch of Operation Castle in 2021, in which officers attend every reported burglary, was a major shift from treating such crimes as “volume” or “low level” and was the catalyst for change. Neal Keeling reports.

Events

53 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Protection on ITV1: Siobhan Finneran's wig is the most convincing thing in this police drama

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Right now, according to a series of stodgy captions that prefaced the police drama Protection (pictured), up to 3,000 people in the UK are officially living in secrecy.

Events

62 h. ago Man United ‘transfer boost’ from Mason Greenwood, reunion lined up, staff 'frustrations'

Mason Greenwood has been linked with a transfer away from Marseille at the end of the season amid concerns over his attitude, and a sale would see Manchester United benefit financially

Politics

4 d. ago DWP benefit for back pain sufferers who could be due up to £434 a month

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now nearly 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance

Economics

4 d. ago Police issue update after five people rescued and four others flee house fire

A cordon was in place on Thursday night

Events

4 d. ago Police increase powers in Greater Manchester town for two days after night of chaos

Police are warning people they will be moved on and could have their cars seized

Events

5 d. ago Paedophiles should lose their HOMES, ministers are told: Labour urged to follow Aussie example where online perverts have assets seized even if they aren't profiting from crimes

The UK should consider introducing laws to confiscate the homes of people who commit online child sexual exploitation, a senior police chief has said.

Politics

5 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits which are increasing in April 2025 including pension and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by next month

Politics

5 d. ago Argentina minister urged to quit after police violence at pensioner protest

Photographer in coma and scores injured as police use teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon against retireesArgentina’s hardline security minister is facing calls to resign after the violent police response to a protest by pensioners left a photographer in a coma and scores of other people injured.More than 1,000 riot police used teargas, rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse demonstrators late on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Photographer in coma after Argentina police hit pensioner protest hard

Photographer in coma and scores injured as police use teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon against retireesArgentina’s hardline security minister is facing calls to resign after the violent police response to a protest by pensioners left a photographer in a coma and scores of other people injured.More than 1,000 riot police used teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse demonstrators late on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Police want to speak to these two people after £649 theft at Manchester Fort

The pair could have important information for officers

Economics