Greater Manchester
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Government commits extra £432m to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
The money will double the funding pot for tackling the problem of homelessness in England
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Burnham to double spending on homelessness amid drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas
Downing Street will allocate a further £432m in this week’s budget, bringing total funding for finding a ‘lasting solution’ to nearly £900m
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Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
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‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results
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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
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Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’
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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test, starting with the Budget
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Romanian gang use cruel cash machine trick to steal £40,000 from pensioners
This is the moment a Romanian gang used a cruel cash machine trick to steal over £40,000 from unsuspecting pensioners.
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Northern Trains to be praised for performance but network investment much needed
The turnaround of Northern Trains is to be applauded. There has been plenty of criticism levelled at the operator in the past, a lot of it justified.
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Criminals recruiting children to damage Greater Manchester HMOs, police believe
Houses being targeted because they are thought to hold immigrants, with dozens of properties affected in recent weeks
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My Experience: Thrills and spills on Harrogate Town supporters' bus
‘Harrogate Town’s travelling support is outnumbered by a sea of passionate home fans in blue and white, whose blind devotion to their club would give Newcastle Utd fans a run for their money’
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White-supremacist teen admits raft of terror charges, including neo-Nazi manifesto
Damian Woolfenden also admitted to possessing documents on firearms and making bombs
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Andy Burnham defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.
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TV Festival moves dates to avoid Edinburgh festivals after moving out of Edinburgh
Organisers of the UK's biggest TV industry gathering say it will be staged a week later than normal after deciding to move out of Edinburgh.
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‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work
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Sir Keir Starmer could give evidence in Bradford grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer could be called to give evidence in the grooming gangs inquiry, which will examine failures in areas including Bradford.
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Starmer could be summoned to give evidence at grooming gangs inquiry
The former PM has been given core participant status in the inquiry
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Burnham to become first PM to appear on Gogglebox in episode filmed at No 10
The PM is heard having a long discussion about crisps in the trailer to the show, which is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer
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Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back 'Hicks Rule' amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.
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Four new Waitrose shops planned for 2027 as first supermarket opens in eight years
A further supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, is set to open its doors in November
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New clinical trial backed by Andy Burnham could speed up Alzheimer’s treatments
The Prime Minister’s father Roy died with Alzheimer’s disease in September.
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Cleveland Police had highest rate of complaints across England and Wales, IOPC says
The police watchdog put the rise in complaints down the artificial intelligence (AI).
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How Middleton’s revival could be grist to the mill for Britain’s struggling towns
Turnaround initiated by Andy Burnham and led by Steve Coogan could provide blueprint for other neglected areas
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Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north London
Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month
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Rural councils demand action from John Healey in Budget after feeling 'neglect'
John Healey is set to announce his first Budget as Chancellor next week.
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Tiktoker to bring her 'gritty' play inspired by 'Shameless' to North East stage
A new stage play is coming to Middlesbrough next year based on the creator's "gritty" Teesside upbringing.
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Headteacher murder accused had ‘no consideration’ for road users, jury hears
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car
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A greater part of Andy Burnham’s credibility rests on delivering better railways for the whole of the North - Andrew Vine
The dismal saga of let-downs over better transport for Yorkshire has now become so long that I’ve lost track of just when the various promises were broken.
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This relaxing at-home activity could ease pain linked to common condition
One man said he was able to ‘tackle his Everest’ – a steep hill in his local park – after taking part in the study
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‘Hot baths could ease pain for disease which affects 1 in 5 over 60s’
One man said he was able to ‘tackle his Everest’ – a steep hill in his local park – after taking part in the study
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Andy Burnham is looking for a Scottish adviser — they'll have their work cut out
Last week, Andy Burnham made three devolution offers to Scotland at Motherwell but his pitch for contained little detail on funding.
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Pub closures, whisky taxes and the scramble for Budget support
Scottish pubs are closing at an alarming rate as the hospitality industry calls for tax relief and government support ahead of the UK and Scottish Budgets.
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Manchester City owner’s £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated
Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’
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Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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West Yorkshire tram routes should focus on areas with poor connectivity, locals say
The proposed mass transit routes are yet to be decided, after a critical review from the Government quashed the previous proposals.
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Barack Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers and cites them as an inspiration
Speaking at live UK event, former US president expresses hope rooted in the past and discusses the modern challenges to democracy
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Burnham makes 'deeper devolution' vow and sets out view on independence referendum
Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen Flynn.
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Sir Alex Ferguson would make 'effective' mayor of Aberdeen says PM
Andy Burnham invoked Sir Alex Ferguson's name during a Motherwell speech on deepening Scottish devolution, but stopped short of calling for elected mayors — as Glasgow's £7.3bn productivity gap sharpens the debate.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
However, IMI said it ‘completely rejects’ Ofcom’s report, suggesting that Ofcom ‘failed’ to assess IMI as a commercial media company.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
Ofcom and the CMA have published reports over the attempted RedBird IMI takeover of the newspaper group, which collapsed in 2024.
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Former Harrogate Town player on excitement of big FA Cup clash
"Having played in the FA Cup myself I know how it always generates excitement for both players and fans”
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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
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Another man admits raping woman drugged and abused by husband
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
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Pensioner admits raping woman who was drugged by her husband for over 20 years
Graham Brougham changed his plea on Thursday at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
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Pensioner pleads guilty to raping woman drugged by husband
Graham Brougham, 74, was one of a number of men invited to sexually assault victim while she was unconscious
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Questions about Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans for Hull need to be answered
Countless promises have been made to ensure the North of England is given the same economic opportunities afforded to London and the South East.
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
