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We asked Mancunians what the biggest problem in their city is
Sep 19, 2024 · Homelessness was the most common response when we asked Mancunians in Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens what the biggest issue in the city is.
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Inheritance tax: Manchester farmers ‘praying for the Government …
Dec 7, 2024 · Farmers in the north west say they are fearful of Labour’s changes to the family farm tax and claim Government data is “complete nonsense”.Greater Manchester and Lancashire’s farmers have raised numerous issues with the Government’s autumn budget inheritance tax changes - despite assurances only 27% of estates will be affected.
Railways to be publicly owned in Labour’s ‘biggest overhaul’ of ...
Nov 30, 2024 · Railway services will soon be nationalised after Parliament passed the Passenger Railways Services (Public Ownership) Bill yesterday. The Government’s new ‘Great British Railways’ company will take over rail companies as their …
Manchester has worst rate of homelessness in the North West, …
Jan 31, 2023 · Total number of homeless people in the North West by local authority (2022) Shelter carries out a report on homelessness in England every year, where it separates data by region and local authority.
Economic reforms reshaping Manchester’s finance jobs in 2025
13 hours ago · Manchester, the UK’s third-biggest city, is home to global financial giants and innovative Fintech start-ups. Manchester’s economic growth has comfortably outpaced the rest of the UK over the past two decades, making it the largest financial centre outside London.. The evolving job market, encouraged by strategic reforms and investments, makes a compelling case for why it may be one of the ...
Greater Manchester celebrates “historic moment” as final bus …
3 days ago · GM Mayor Andy Burnham stood alongside Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, as she promised the Labour government will be a “willing partner” in transport reform and this is “just the beginning”. The event comes as Greater Manchester has made history as the first area to bring buses back ...
Togetherness: A guide to Lunar New Year 2025 - Mancunian Matters
Jan 2, 2025 · Lunar New Year marks a time of joy, tradition, and celebration. From dazzling parades to mouth-watering feasts, Manchester is set to come alive with events that honour this vibrant cultural festival. Here’s everything you need to know to experience the magic of the 2025 festivities in Manchester ...
“Take down the signs”: Andy Burnham’s plan to abolish …
3 days ago · The transport minister today revealed the Government has no plans to enforce clean air zones in Manchester. While a formal decision is yet to be made Heidi Alexander MP supported the right for local leaders to make their own decision on the implementation of clean air zones.