Vulnerable people over 75 could have their phone bills capped - if Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham has his way

A brand new ‘early warning’ system for Greater Manchester’s care homes has been drawn up in the space of a week, designed to flag any potential concerns around coronavirus outbreaks and PPE shortages.

More than 1,100 rough sleepers have been safely housed in Greater Manchester hotels during the coronavirus crisis - but hundreds more people have become homeless since lockdown began.

Some tips are set to reopen over the next two weeks, Greater Manchester's Mayor announced today.

A deal to bring a struggling Metrolink ‘back to life’ could be agreed within days - but a £3 million government bailout would only be enough to keep it ‘ticking over’.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham believes that local recycling centres could reopen during the coronavirus crisis despite raising concerns.

Metrolink could be shut down unless the government provides extra funding within ‘days rather than weeks’, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned.

A hospital worker has penned an emotional open letter which details the PPE crisis faced by NHS staff.

The distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) is getting "bogged down by bureaucracy" says mayor Andy Burnham.

The coronavirus death toll in Greater Manchester has doubled in the last week with care homes also reporting nearly 100 new outbreaks.

The latest national shipment of protective equipment for Greater Manchester’s social care sector finally arrived today - but it was two days late, a tenth of what was asked for and will last ‘barely a day’.

Andy Burnham today warned Good Morning Britain viewers that the UK is set to head into the worst of the coronavirus crisis.

Manchester Airport’s new drive-through coronavirus testing centre is not enough on its own, local leaders have warned - but they say government is stopping them from opening more.

The number of coronavirus patients being admitted into Greater Manchester hospitals each day has doubled in a week - as the mayor raised concerns about potential oxygen shortages.

Drivers of around four in 10 cars on the road Greater Manchester are taking advantage of quieter roads during the coronavirus lockdown by exceeding local speed limits, mayor Andy Burnham says.

A fortnight ago, Andy Burnham and Matt Hancock met face-to-face in a TV studio.

More than 500 of Greater Manchester's homeless have been placed in hotels in the week since a £5 million coronavirus emergency plan was announced.

A new 24/7 coronavirus helpline could be set up to help vulnerable residents - particularly older people - struggling with the ‘new reality’ of life in isolation.

Greater Manchester ‘stands ready’ to help ramp up testing for coronavirus in public services across the country, says mayor Andy Burnham.

The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity has granted an emergency £100,000 to the city-region's homelessness charity sector - and has launched an urgent appeal for donations during the coronavirus pandemic.