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Executives call on UK government to rethink decision against building Manchester station underground
The artist is a hot commodity thanks to her hypnotic oil paintings – and surprising muses
R&D partnerships involving universities and industry are being set up in Manchester, the West Midlands and Glasgow
Leaders of Liverpool and Manchester cross to Dublin, looking at ‘city to city’ diplomacy after Brexit
Report highlights failures in responding to vulnerable people and crime investigations
Court cases shed light on how crime gangs exploited government schemes and the difficulty of recouping significant sums
UK ecommerce company also hit by fears for full-year earnings
Absences compound plight as health chiefs fear crisis in north-west England could spread though data suggest London past worst
Prime minister’s new ‘Integrated Rail Plan’ will include watering down of promised high-speed links
Northern English city among areas to suffer from ministers’ expected decision to save billions on key routes
Loan to Matt Moulding followed pre-IPO deal to take property out of the group
An ambitious new edifice aims to reflect the city’s rich arts scene and help export it, but not everyone is convinced
Arena owners, security contractors and transport police blamed for ‘missed opportunities’ ahead of attack
Project is part of drive by higher education providers to expand role in local innovation
Rise in infections remains concentrated among younger, less vulnerable people
Labour accuses No 10 of ordering ‘lockdown by backdoor’ following new guidance
Health officials step up Covid vaccination efforts to tackle rapid spread of virus variant
England’s 20th most deprived town looks to build on its heritage, hailing plan for institute as unique opportunity
Boris Johnson stalls decentralisation after local leaders like Andy Burnham threaten to loosen Westminster’s grip
Neither a record supply of new-builds nor the pandemic have slowed growth as the city’s young population stays put
Strategy brings an end to the unregulated free-for-all that saw services disappear and prices leap
Access to growth markets in China will be important
‘How we interact is critical when it comes to managing a pandemic. It’s not just about straight science,’ says the public health official
Manchester’s Andy Burnham and Tees Valley’s Ben Houchen have highlighted case for devolving powers
From Manchester to Madrid, tensions are high between local authorities and central governments over the pandemic
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