As the government causes confusion for Greater Manchester, millions across our region face uncertainty - this is what you're saying

Coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester have risen by 4pc week-on-week, according to latest figures, as the region prepares to enter 'Tier 3' of the lockdown system.Tougher new measures, such as the closure of pubs and other venues, will be introduced in the region from Friday at 00.01am.People will also be banned from meeting other households indoors and in most outdoor settings.More than 2,000 cases of the virus (2,162) were confirmed in Greater Manchester today - only the third time that

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said discussions with Greater Manchester had failed to produce a deal because Greater Manchester is 'unwilling to take action required'.Talks have been going on for most of the day between the government and local leaders, including mayor Andy Burnham.Mr Jenrick put pressure on the region by announcing late on Monday night that leaders had until midday to come up with a solutions.But this deadline passed.He tweeted: "I'm disappointed that despite

here"Last night, the Communities Secretary [Robert Jenrick] offered £22m for our City Region of 2.8 million people.

Prestwich just three weeks ago. What do you think? Have your say in the comments section here But in just a few hours time Mike and his staff will learn what their immediate future holds as the Government prepares to impose stringent new coronavirus controls on 2.8 million people in Greater Manchester after talks with local leaders failed to reach agreement.

coronavirus restrictions. The Greater Manchester Mayor said health is 'not just about controlling the virus' and that if 'punishing lockdowns are imposed' over winter, people's mental health will suffer.

The government is looking into the next steps for Greater Manchester after failing to come to a lockdown agreement this afternoon.Leaders in the region met with Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick to discuss moving from Tier 2 into Tier 3, however no resolution was made.The meeting comes after days of back and forth discussions as pressure grows on both sides to find a solution.Due to the region's high Covid rates, hospital admissions, and rising infections among those over 60, Downing Street

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said 'nothing's changed' after it was confirmed 'extra resources' have been offered during Tier 3 negotiations with the government.A cabinet minister said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal 'today or tomorrow'.Housing and local government secretary Robert Jenrick this morning (Monday) said 'extra resources' have been offered during negotiations between the government and local leaders, which he said had continued over the weekend and had been

Today programme on BBC Radio 4 this morning (Monday) after a leaked document revealed that some of the region's hospitals are already full. Hospitals in Salford, Stockport and Bolton were at maximum capacity by Friday due to the resurgence of coronavirus infections, it claimed.

Greater Manchester may be offered millions in extra funding to accept the strictest coronavirus restrictions as Boris Johnson seeks to prevent a lockdown revolt and mayor Andy Burnham presses for a Commons vote to break the “impasse”.The Labour mayor was said to have had a “constructive” conversation with the Prime Minister’s chief strategic adviser, Sir Edward Lister, over the weekend and further talks have been scheduled for Monday.Senior Conservatives, including the influential chairman of

Atherton, Boothstown and Worsley.United Utilities have confirmed that the brown water is a result of a 'disturbance to the water mains' which has disrupted sediments and minerals from the bottom of pipes.

hereThe actor from Cheadle and Manchester street food trader Scott, the founder of Oh My Glaze, opened their business in a former electrical shop.Adam and Scott have been friends since they were 15 and both attended The Kingsway School in Cheadle.He told ahead of the launch: "I'm from Cheadle and I wanted to give something back to the community, and I'm going to be hands-on."I'll be behind the bar pulling pints."It's very different for me.

an incandescent and inconclusive meeting with Downing Street on the previous Friday evening.

What do you think about how Andy Burham and Greater Manchester MPs are dealing with this? Click here to have your say in the comments below Shadow education secretary Kate Green called for an end to the “blame game” and for discussions to resume to get the region an adequate support package.The Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “That has not been offered by the Government.

hereInstead he was pushed repeatedly on both the science behind the move - and why it is more effective than a national circuit break - and the lack of an acceptable financial package, although he made clear that discussions were not over.At the end of the meeting, according to someone in the room: “Ed Lister is saying it has to be sorted today, but the decision is to made by others.

Rochdale has seen a 5.3pc increase, now with 37.7pc and Tameside saw a 3.4pc rise, with 34.8pc of its children now living in poverty.

last-minute meeting held between MPs in the region and a junior health minister this morning has been described as an "utter waste of time" as local leaders and MPs remain in the dark about whether restrictions are set to be changed.Labour’s Lucy Powell, MP for Manchester Central, said there was “unanimous fury” about the process, evidence base and economic support packages on the table during talks between Greater Manchester MPs and the government this morning.Addressing, Mr Hancock in the

hereHowever when asked whether local Labour leaders and mayors supported the policy, he didn’t answer directly.The Labour leader said there was consensus among Labour MPs on the policy.Greater Manchester has been at loggerheads with the government since the end of last week, when Number 10 made clear that it wanted to put the conurbation into ‘tier three’ of new local lockdown measures - meaning its bars and restaurants would have to close.Local leaders have been fiercely opposed to the move,

set out a new system to simplify lockdown restrictions by placing the country into areas of medium, high and very high alert. Greater Manchester MPs have confirmed that the region will be placed into Tier 2 - high alert, from Wednesday.This means the current ban on different households mixing indoors will continue, but the rule of six will now to apply to gardens and outdoor spaces.

negotiating with the government to keep the region out of the strictest 'tier 3' measures.Millions of people in the City of Liverpool region are to be subjected to the highest level of restrictions with bars and gyms expected to close.There could also be limits on travel and social contacts.Earlier today Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, told the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme: "The demography of Liverpool is very different to that of Greater Manchester."We recognise there are

coronavirus status amid new tiering rules being announced today.