Andy Burnham defends fund accused of 'subsidising' developer giant in legal case
Andy Burnham has defended the housing fund the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is being sued over for allegedly ‘subsidising’ a giant developer.
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Passenger numbers 'increasing week by week' on new Manchester night buses
Passenger numbers on the new Manchester night buses are 'increasing week by week', transport bosses have said as newly-published figures indicate the trial scheme is proving a success.
Two brand new apprenticeships are launched to tackle the skills gap in the North West
The University of Salford has launched two new apprenticeship programmes in construction and the built environment.
Avanti 'will not lose UK West Coast rail line' despite calls for contract to be ended by northern leaders
Avanti 'will not lose the UK West Coast rail line' despite calls for its contract to be ended by northern leaders, it has been reported.
Everything we learned at Labour Party conference and what it means for you
It's been a busy few days at the Labour Party conference - the first since the party returned to power.
Major Old Trafford landowner issues update on redevelopment around Manchester United stadium
A key player in the redevelopment of Old Trafford has said it is ‘committed to working’ with others to make the project happen.
Bee Network hailed as 'pioneering' as Andy Burnham speaks out on day of major milestone
New figures have revealed a huge rise in the number of bus passengers making journeys across Greater Manchester, 12 months after the city region took back control of its services.
Manchester United Stadium Regeneration Could Add 7.3 Billion Pounds To British Economy
A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium could generate 7.3 billion pounds ($9.7 billion) annually to the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study commissioned by the club. However, mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said on Monday no public money would go towards the project. United are considering whether to pursue a 2 billion pounds plan for a brand new 100,000-seater stadium or redevelop the existing 74,000 capacity Old Trafford.