Firms rewarded for bringing furloughed workers back should do more for those at risk of redundancy, says Andy Burnham

Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases 'underline the need for caution and to follow the guidance', Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted.  By their estimates, cases in the North West are expected to double in 56 days, based on the figures.The numbers were based on figures calculated by July 18 - there is a slight lag in calculating transmission rates.According to the data, the R number was also estimated to be 1.1 in Wales.Only Northern Ireland had a higher R number,

Andy Burnham has called on the government to change the shielding policy in Greater Manchester TODAY after saying he was unable to explain the thinking behind it.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that different households CAN meet as long as they maintain social distancing.But as a rule, t he new measures means people will be banned from meeting each other inside their homes or in gardens, and prevents members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.

after infection rates climbed across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Andy Burnham has revealed the rising Covid infection rates that led both Greater Manchester’s leaders and the government to conclude new lockdown restrictions were needed in the region.Numbers for the week to Monday show increases in every part of the conurbation except Rochdale, where numbers are still high but are falling after a series of targeted measures were brought in earlier this month.Trafford and Oldham both saw particularly sharp spikes.

Andy Burnham has pressed the government for more clarity on businesses with outdoor seating areas and gatherings outside.

People won't be able to have visitors in their home OR garden, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said - based on his understanding of the government's confusing local lockdown annoucement.Residents across the region will be able to go to the pub, but they will have to stay within their household or bubble, as far as he understands, Mr Burnham added.Openings - such as bowling alleys and casinos - due on August 1 will be put on hold.Mr Burnham said he understands 'everything else remains

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hereUnlike Oldham, Stockport's infection rate has been consistently among the lowest in Greater Manchester since Andy Burnham began giving weekly updates.But the council says that, while the borough's infection rate continues to be ‘well below’ many other areas, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of cases within the 18 to 25 age group.Public health bosses admit this is a ‘growing concern’, although it does not appear to be limited to any particular district or neighbourhood.People

Mayor Andy Burnham announced this week.But behind the grim statistics are human beings who led rich lives.They are mothers, daughters, fathers and sons who will be sorely missed by their families and friends. At the Manchester Evening News , we have vowed to remember the people from our region who have died after contracting Covid-19.

The new timetable set out by the government for easing lockdown restrictions from August 1 includes giving businesses more discretion to bring staff back into the workplaces.

Greater Manchester leaders want all taxis to be black and all private hire vehicles white as part of plans to 'modernise' services in the region.The combined authority wants to develop a common set of minimum standards for taxi and private hire firms to help meet ambitions of having an entirely zero emission fleet by 2029.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, announcing the proposals, argued that such consistency would be expected in similar sized cities across the world.For drivers this would

which has undergone several drafts since 2016, aims to set out what land can be developed to drive economic growth.

hereSalford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham were on site as work started on the homes in May 2019Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “Providing affordable homes for those who need it most is an absolute priority of mine and Salford City Council.“In April 2020 around 5,800 households were on the council’s housing register, a list of people who have been assessed as having a housing need.

The Observer reports that the health secretary has agreed to provide patient-identifiable test results - named lists of individuals who have contracted the virus - to town halls so they can help track the virus on the ground.

gig-goers and musicians were mourning their loss after the M.E.N reported the news yesterday. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and night time economy adviser Sacha Lord vowed to do everything in their power to save the venues last night.Now Sacha has shared a glimmer of hope on Twitter.He posted: "Gorilla and Deaf Institute update: There is hope.

the grassroots venues will permanently shut their doors after suffering a huge financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis.But less than 24 hours later, Greater Manchester’s Night Time Economy Adviser Charlie Lord has told NME that both venues are on the verge of being saved after early talks.“There is hope on the horizon.

A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that