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sparked anger and frustration among education leaders in Greater Manchester.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester leaders have stepped up calls for the region to move out Tier 3 restrictions as local hospital admissions continue to fall.But they admit it may be the case different boroughs are split into different tiers - as 'the next best thing to support as many jobs and businesses'.They are also steeling themselves for further pressures on the shrinking economy with 100,000 people expected to lose their jobs by mid-2021.Residents are being urged to shop local over

direct to your inboxThe gap between the coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester and London is beginning to widen.On Sunday, the M.E.N reported that the rate of infection in the capital on the day the country was moved into separate tiers was in fact higher than our area.Whilst cases were falling across our conurbation when the country come out of lockdown, positive tests were rising in London.In the week ending December 3, the infection rate in London climbed from 169.32 to 173.7 per

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rate was higher in London than in Greater Manchester on the day our area moved into Tier 3.In the week ending December 2, cases of Covid-19 in the capital were in fact rising, unlike here.The rate of infection in London was 169.32 per 100,000 people on the day the city went into Tier 2.This means that hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants were allowed to re-open, as long as a substantial meal is served alongside alcohol.On the same day in

The government has explained the decision behind the new tiering system - saying failure to bring in controls would lead to 'intolerable' loss of life.An impact assessment on the new regulations was released ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Commons tomorrow.MPs will vote on whether to approve the new system, which is due to come into force when the lockdown ends on Wednesday. Greater Manchester is set to be placed into Tier 3 - meaning the tightest restrictions will be imposed.The impact

The Environment Secretary has defended the Government’s decision to place Manchester in Tier 3 of the new coronavirus restrictions.The region will be placed in the highest tier when the national lockdown comes to an end in England later this week.Many have criticised the decision as several boroughs in London - going into Tier 2 this week - have higher infection rates than Trafford and Stockport.But Environment Secretary George Eustice has explained that there are several reasons for placing the

number of reports emerging on Sunday, the former Senegal international has passed away following a long illness. Blues paid tribute with a post which read: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of former player Papa Bouba Diop at the age of 42.

including Greater Manchester where cases are falling rapidly.Michael Gove was reportedly among those arguing London should be under the strictest measures due to the high infection rate in several boroughs.The M.E.N has attempted to contact Downing Street for confirmation that the cabinet received a briefing note on potential job losses in London and whether similar impact assessments were made of other regions.So far, we have had no response.The Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted the Mail's story and

Ozzy Osbourne spent his childhood in is now available to rent for a night.Speaking in a recent interview, the Prince of Darkness revealed the person currently occupying his pre-fame family home is charging people to sleep in his old room.“He charges £400 a night,” Osbourne told GQ when asked about the alleged for-rent room.

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Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.

coronavirus restrictions has led to a chorus of disapproval from Andy Burnham and many of the region's MPs.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have accepted the government's decision to place Greater Manchester in the Tier 3 category of regional COVID-19 restrictions.Regions in Tier 3 are listed as 'very high alert' and means United cannot welcome up to 4,000 supporters back inside Old Trafford for next week's Champions League visit of Paris Saint-Germain.Fans could be present for United's trip to West Ham next weekend - which is yet to be assigned a kick-off time and date -

coronavirus lockdown ends.