Boris Johnson’s government has produced its first Budget since the election, aimed at proving ministers are serious about closing regional divides.
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Taxpayers in Manchester could see their council bills rise by almost four per cent to cover extra funding for social services and supporting the homeless.
Frontline services will be protected from £2.8m cuts proposed within the 2020/21 budget - though the council says it is still working through a period of austerity.
The town hall has saved £372m and cut 4,000 jobs - 40pc of its workforce - since 2010.
Significant investments in adult social care are planned after the government released
Boris Johnson’s government has produced its first Budget since the election, aimed at proving ministers are serious about closing regional divides.
A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Bolton .
Anthony Martial celebrated his 16th goal of the season for Manchester United in their sensational 2-0 victory over Man City.
Manchester residents "trapped" in tower-blocks with Grenfell-style cladding have urged Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to find money in next week's budget to help them.
Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has revealed club great Rio Ferdinand and former Chelsea star John Terry were his two inspirations growing up.
Manchester council has agreed to raise council tax by nearly 4pc while protecting frontline services - but city leaders have warned of ‘choppy waters ahead’.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be forced to change his Manchester United team when they take on Derby in the FA Cup.
As the ninth case of coronavirus was confirmed in Greater Manchester, a leading doctor urged people not to panic, insisting the region is well-prepared to deal with the outbreak.
A former Timperley councillor has been selected as the Conservative Group Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate.
Scottish pop sensation Lewis Capaldi was spotted in a popular Northern Quarter cafe and bar earlier this afternoon.
The chair of the UK's largest local government pension scheme has defended its climate credentials, saying she is 'tired of all the constant attacks from environmental warriors'.
In-demand Moussa Dembele sent a firm message to his detractors as he netted twice for Lyon against derby rivals St Etienne.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Anthony Martial failed a fitness test ahead of Manchester United's victory against Club Brugge in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Greater Manchester leaders have renewed calls for the government to urgently provide funding towards their Clean Air Plan ahead of a parliamentary debate on new environmental legislation.
Manchester United target Declan Rice has been tipped to become a future captain at West Ham by manager David Moyes.
Manchester could look very different and very green if this video is anything to go by.
Manchester United are back in Premier League action as they host Watford at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they welcome Watford to Old Trafford.