12 h. ago Man, 30, saw £1,300 Universal Credit payment hadn't arrived... the reason left him stunned

Ryan said DWP stopped his Universal Credit payments

Economics

7 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott on his way to Leipzig?

Today’s rumours are counting the cloudsIt has been one of the great conundrums of this window, leaving people pontificating over what Harvey Elliott should do next. The midfielder was, arguably, the leading light in England’s European Under-21 Championship triumph but it still feels like minutes will be hard to come by at Liverpool. Many have suggested he would suit the Bundesliga and RB Leipzig seem to think the same and have got in touch with Liverpool to see if something can be worked out.Supposedly Newcastle have a plan B if they do not land Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig, although considering they have missed out on so many players this summer, it is more like a plan T. The latest contingency walks, talks and gets booked just like Nicolas Jackson, mainly because it is the Chelsea striker. There is a parallel universe where Sesko hot foots it to St James’ Park, leaving Manchester United light of a No 9, which would then see them bid for Jackson to fill the void. But it does not end...

Sport

3 w. ago Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Manchester after overcoming cancer twice

He was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2006 after experiencing blurred peripheral vision

Events

3 w. ago Tenor Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Greater Manchester

This year marks a quarter of a century since the release of Watson’s acclaimed debut album, The Voice.

Events

3 w. ago Investigation continues into alleged University of Greater Manchester financial irregularities

Police say they have carried out search warrants as they continue to gather evidence

Economics

4 w. ago Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis

One family said that the discovery offers hope.

Science

4 w. ago Breakthrough as scientists develop new skin test which can identify Parkinson's seven years before official diagnosis

Experts from the University of Manchester have based the new test on the ability of a 'super smeller' Scottish grandmother who can detect the disease by smell.

Politics