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Commuters walk along a packed platform after a single train arrived during the morning rush hour, at Waterloo Station in London on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

North missed £140bn of transport investment during last government

(Photo: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

George Clarke answering calls at Mitsubishi Electric

George Clarke: I think everyone should have one of these

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Cllr Grace Baynham

"We're absolutely delighted" - Stockport Council reacts to Metrolink

Steve Rotheram.

We want a tourist tax in Liverpool, Manchester & the North East

Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

Ad Feature Experts urge older generations to buy digital-ready alarms for safety

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Deeside Timberframe Unveils Multimillion-Pound Investment to Scale Delivery of S...

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said last year that it was creating a business case for the expansion to Stockport

Bee Network: Fresh demand to finally create long-awaited new tram stop

Paul Wilson, Indirect Tax Partner for Grant Thornton UK

UK mid-market shaken but not deterred by tariffs dramas and economic head winds

Tom Wood, Head of Business Banking at HSBC UK

Manchester startups at risk: one quarter lack essential resources for growth, re...

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Coop Live arena

I think the biggest problem in our industry is ticket re-sellers

New Liverpool-Manchester railway plans

Liverpool-Manchester railway: Mayors seek change for the North-West

Golborne train station to open

New Greater Manchester station for the first time in 60 years

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

Watch: How do we dump Britain’s fly-tipping epidemic?

'Just Stop Oil' protesters block the road at the junction of Cannon St and Queen Victoria St on October 27, 2022 in London, England.

Public discuss the effectiveness of Just Stop Oil as they end action

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils

The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

Business in two minutes: UK borrowing surges as Musk makes Tesla vow

Teachers across the UK have reported that the number of pupils exhibiting violent and abusive behaviours has increased.

Teachers are being punched, kicked, shoved or spat at say union

Greater Manchester has been confirmed as a hotspot for learner penalty points in the UK.

Greater Manchester emerges as penalty point hotspot for learner drivers

Kevin Groombridge

More than two in five care homes in Greater Manchester have not been inspected s...

Hashem Abedi attacked three prison officers at HMP Frankland.

Government set to review how bomb plotter ‘could attack prison guards’

Smoke billows as police officers face off protesters in Liverpool on August 3, 2024 during the 'Enough is Enough' demonstration held in reaction to the fatal stabbings in Southport on July 29.

'Appropriate' handling of riots undermined by 'disgraceful' claims

Artist rendering issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences of the first Universal theme park in Europe. Picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Business News: Trump pauses tariffs as British Steel crunch talks held

Online fashion retailers to deliver 6.9 billion plastic bags by 2030

1 in 7 babies in the UK admitted to neonatal care each year

Parents could receive 12 weeks FULL paid leave in new neo natal policy

Survey reveals most of us envy neighbours' homes

Pothole.

Closer look at UK’s pothole crisis as councils told to prove progress

Sarah Garry, CEO, PCA

New trade association guide sets out support on spray foam insulation

Indian meal moth

Moth infestation distressing but not dangerous says BPCA

PM Sir Keir Starmer addressing the reception of regional journalists at 10 Downing Street

It's not everyday you get an invited by the PM to visit Downing Street

Aerial shot of houses.

Find out how much your council tax will go up from April 1

The annual rate of house price growth remained stable in March.

Business in less than two minutes: UK firms braced for Trump's tariffs

The summit will be hosted at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort on May 5 and 6, 2025

Ad Feature The inaugural GETS summit to take place in Abu Dhabi this year

Warrington is leading the way in transformative digital health care

Joe Bagworth, Assistant Manager at Gi Group

Warrington recruiter warns of supermarket stock delays amid HGV driver shortage

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement today.

Spring Statement 2025: Where the cuts will fall in today's budget

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