We need to hold on to the concept of care in the community

here"Of course we do not want businesses in Greater Manchester to be disadvantaged, so that offer remains on the table."Our door is open to further discussions with local leaders in the coming days about business support."Mr Hancock said the Government has introduced a 'comprehensive package of support'.Greater Manchester will receive £22m to help 'implement and enforce restrictions'.The sticking point during the negotiations was said to be the additional package offered to help businesses

coronavirus restrictions. The Greater Manchester Mayor said health is 'not just about controlling the virus' and that if 'punishing lockdowns are imposed' over winter, people's mental health will suffer.

Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year.

coronavirus restrictions - Tier 3 - are now advised they should not leave the area. While those outside of these areas are told they should not enter them unless absolutely necessary.

according to the BBC and several other news outlets. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to address update the House of Commons at around 11.30am on Thursday morning.One MP has already hit out saying it would be a "devastating move." Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and local officials met with the deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam earlier to discuss the evidence surrounding a move in tiers.

straight to your inbox every day, freeLuke Shaw has explained that Manchester United must 'work harder than ever' and improve defensively to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League after the international break.It's been an awful start to the league season for United, as they sit down in 16th place with just three points on the board after three matches.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side conceded 11 goals in those games and suffered humiliating defeats at Old Trafford at the hands of Crystal

Marcus Rashford says he hopes there will soon be no need for him to campaign for the rights of vulnerable people.The England and Manchester United striker was last week awarded an MBE for services to Vulnerable Children in the UK during Covid-19 following his relentless campaigning in order to protect children from going hungry across the country.Rashford's work during the summer forced the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and the government into a u-turn over the decision to cancel school meal

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand posted words of comfort on her Instagram as she opened up to her followers saying she's struggled with her mental health 'for as far back as I can remember.' Kate, 29, was applauded for speaking out to observe World Mental Health Day on Saturday, along with a sweet drawing of her family."Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember," she wrote."It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind

straight to your inbox every day, free“The performance against Spurs was disgraceful. A disgrace to the badge with that performance.

Manchester Evening News : "It's been busy. People who are eligible are much more keen on getting it this year, especially vulnerable people." She added: "There have been sensible discussions around trying to protect those at risk of Covid.

Ever the jet-setter, Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has zoomed off to beautiful Venice and it already looks set to be a dreamy trip. The 21 year old star took to Instagram to share a peek at the trip with her 4.8 million followers.Taking a boomerang of a conveyor belt, fans quickly realised Molly was off on her next adventure as her Louis Vuitton luggage sat in shot.

United We Stream on October 10 and 11, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Saturday.

Our councils are responsible for everything from collecting our bins and mending the roads to protecting society’s most vulnerable.But how do you get people interested in reading about the decisions local authorities take - and the money they spend -  on their behalf?At the Manchester Evening News, that’s the job of five local democracy reporters (LDR) dedicated to bringing the world of local politics to life.The team will  often look to tell their stories through people - the tenants  living in

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak always chooses his words carefully when he addresses Manchester City fans and this year's annual address carried plenty of information about the transfer window. Speaking six weeks ago, the chairman explained how the club always took a long-term view of the windows and the squad looking beyond a single year.