Government ‘cannot pin blame on Greater Manchester’ for escalating Covid crisis, warns Starmer

reached 539. Today a further 16 have been confirmed across the region. Do you know a school where children are isolating? Let us know in the comments here or email the details to [email protected]. Today's list includes:The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed between now and the start of term. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:ManchesterSalfordGet the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with

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

hereThe prison, which is run by Sodexo Prison Services, has capacity for 1,460 inmates.Matt Spencer, director at the prison, said: "A small number of staff and prisoners at HMP Forest Bank hace tested positive for Covid-19."We are currently working with Public Health England and the local authority to reduce transmission of the infection, including ensuring appropriate self-isolation and testing takes place."A number of measures have been put in place to prevent any spread of the virus,

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.

Bury Church of England High School, which has sent three year groups home, Dean Trust Ardwick, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, and Wardle Academy and Newhouse Academy, both in Rochdale, where all Year 9s have been sent home.

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

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.

here Internal projections for Greater Manchester’s hospital system has forecast that Covid admissions could hit April’s peak by the end of October if current trends continue. Projections by Public Health England and the conurbation’s health and social care partnership, leaked to the Manchester Evening News, suggest that if current trends continue, hospitals here could be seeing around 238 new Covid admissions a day by the end of October.

treating the region as 'a canary in the coal mine' as he called for more financial support for businesses and workers affected by potential restrictions. Mr Burnham said that cities in the north were being used as part of an 'experimental regional lockdown strategy'.He added that the government had told him that 'there's no money left' for his demands if the region was placed under Tier 3 restrictions.

Wigan, Springwood Primary in Swinton, Salford, and St Andrew's CE Primary in Radcliffe, Bury.

Meetings between Downing Street and Greater Manchester's leaders were held earlier today amid mounting expectation the region would be moved to the 'very high' alert level. But MPs have branded them an 'utter waste of time' as no decision was made.

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

full closure of one school following an outbreak of the virus.Etchells Primary School, in Cheadle, Stockport, shut on Tuesday with the headteacher saying the quick spread of the virus was partly due to children displaying different symptoms to those mostly associated with Covid.Rather than having a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste, the youngsters complained of headaches, fatigue, aches – especially in the neck and shoulders - as well

reached 459. Today a further 15 have been confirmed across the region. Do you know a school where children are isolating? Let us know in the comments here or email the details to [email protected]. Today's list includes:The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed between now and the start of term. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:ManchesterSalfordGet the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox

coronavirus status amid new tiering rules being announced today.