How the cost-of-living crisis and working from home is hitting Manchester's butty shops and cafes

It's a landmark known across Greater Manchester. Soon, a new community will emerge in the shadow of Stockport's famous viaduct.

Haim has discussed her meetings with Beyoncé, including one particular occasion that she’ll “never forget”.The Licorice Pizza actor and Haim singer/guitarist was speaking to Andy Cohen on his Watch What Happens Live talk show on Monday (May 16) alongside sister Este when she was asked about the band being signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation management company early in their career.“I think the thing that was the most mind-blowing about being on Roc Nation is that when we would be in, like, a huge crowd of people, Jay-Z and Beyoncé would pick us out of a crowd and, like, hug us, which was, like, a very crazy experience,” Alana told Cohen.She added: “There was one moment I’ll never forget. We were at the Grammys.

Inflation has hit new records as the cost-of-living crisis surges in the UK, newly released figures have shown.

The Pride of Manchester’s Teenager of Courage was presented with his award in a special visit from one of his favourite YouTubers last week.

Bakery chain Greggs has announced it is forced to increase prices of popular breakfast items due to inflation. The company said it was planning on implementing the changes "soon" with product prices set to increase by up to 10p.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has slammed a government minister who suggested people who are struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis s hould work more hours or get a better paid job . Andy Burnham has said ministers 'haven't got a clue' about the crisis affecting millions of Britons.

A rush-hour train service between Manchester and Macclesfield has been axed - leading to fears of overcrowding for commuters.

NHS prescription charges in England are to be frozen in the latest move by ministers to ease the cost-of-living crisis amid fears the squeeze on family incomes is damaging the Tories. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the charges – which normally rise in line with inflation – will be held this year to “put money back in people’s pockets”.

From Jilly's Rockworld to Rotters and Hacienda to the Wiggly Worm, many iconic nightclubs in Greater Manchester have been and gone.

A new play area made from recycled McDonald’s Happy Meal toys has been unveiled outside the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

It's been a mixed bag at Manchester today - with some people reporting 'absolutely disgraceful' security queues, and others 'sailing through'. One woman said the queue she experienced at security was 'genuinely ridiculous'.

ITV boss Carolyn McCall has raised concerns that the British cost of living crisis could start hampering broadcaster revenues at a time when they are emerging from the pandemic, while BBC Director General Tim Davie warned against “complacency” over changing audience habits.

Boris Johnson has been urged to bring forward an emergency Budget to help families cope with the cost of living crisis. The prime minister, opening the Queen's Speech debate in the Commons, said he and Chancellor Rishi Sunak would be "saying more" about help for households in the "coming days" - but Treasury sources ruled out any immediate fiscal relief.

Homeowners living in the UK are considering leaving the country as the cost of living crisis continues. More and more Brits are now looking to emigrate abroad as a result of the rising cost of energy bills, interest rates, council tax, food and petrol prices.

Passengers in Greater Manchester are at the losing end of a bus operator’s battle with staff shortages - with more than 800 journeys cancelled in just one week. Rosso, which runs routes predominantly in the north of the conurbation, axed 837 services between April 25 and May 1.

In one of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester, a mum-of-four walks her children home from school. “I hardly sleep,” she says as her young daughters play beside her.

If there's one thing about Manchester, it's glamour. With so many Coronation street icons, reality stars and WAGs here, you don't have to go far to see someone who looks a million dollars.

As people across Greater Manchester and the rest of the country continue to feel the squeeze of the cost of living crisis, we want to hear what cutbacks you are having to make to save what you can.