Greater Manchester could see a fresh surge in homelessness as lockdown eases and recession kicks in, Andy Burnham and charities have warned, as pressure grows on the government to close the ‘gaps’ in its approach.
10.05.2020 - 11:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
One of Manchester’s most iconic pubs is calling on donations from punters to ensure it can re-open after lockdown.
The Briton’s Protection has been serving drinkers for hundreds of years and has welcomed famous customers from Badly Drawn Boy to New York mayor Bill de Blasio over the years.
But like many pubs across the country, it now finds itself battling to survive the coronavirus lockdown.
Owner Mark West says The Briton’s is not entitled to any government help, aside from the Coronavirus Job
Greater Manchester could see a fresh surge in homelessness as lockdown eases and recession kicks in, Andy Burnham and charities have warned, as pressure grows on the government to close the ‘gaps’ in its approach.
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