Phone companies should cap the bills of older and more vulnerable landline customers during the coronavirus lockdown, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said.
14.03.2020 - 21:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Whenever there's trouble in the world, you can always count on Mancs (and Greater Mancs) to stick together.
In the wake of terrorist attacks, severe flooding and storms, our communities have been there for each other.
And as coronavirus spreads across the UK - and more people are forced to self isolate - that same incredible kindness continues to shine through.
In the past week, social media has been inundated with posts from people offering their help to those affected by the outbreak.
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Phone companies should cap the bills of older and more vulnerable landline customers during the coronavirus lockdown, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said.
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