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  • Piccadilly pulse: Is George Osborne right to link Mick Philpott’s crimes with Britain's benefit system?

    The Chancellor's comments have sparked a row over welfate state
  • Benefits battle lines drawn in Tameside: Labour MP hits back at 'out of touch' Tory councillor in row over hand-out cap

    Government won crucial vote which will see benefits capped at 1% for next three years.
  • New jobseeker site branded ‘Orwellian’ by Salford unemployment manager amid personal data concerns

    Website slammed by support worker.
  • Cuts increase 'pain and poverty': SWP attack austerity and set out blueprint for fairer Manchester

    SWP prepare next stage in fighting cuts.
  • Leading the way in pay: Minimum wage for Manchester City Council staff set to rise 15p

    Wage for 1,200 set to reach £7.15.
  • Two 'lost generations'? Steep rise in women and young people claiming JSA in Greater Manchester

    Labour candidate Lucy Powell urges for action against new statistics.
  • New Universal Credit benefit system to be trialled across Greater Manchester

    The new single welfare benefit is to be trailed in the North West

Other news

Soldier hacked to death in Woolwich suspected terror attack named as Greater Manchester man Lee Rigby

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Family doctor's 'dark side' exposed: Altrincham man jailed over horrific rape and sexual abuse of schoolgirl, 10

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Flights launch from Manchester Airport to Athens as airline company Aegan expand UK routes

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Other sport

Manchester United's Season in Review 2012/13: Sir Alex secures final trophy in emotional farewell season

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Five years, five trophies: Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano sets target for new boss

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Ex-Commonwealth champion Diane Modahl urges Great Manchester runners to use crowd as motivation

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Other features

Interview: Comedian Reginald D Hunter brushes off PFA controversy ahead of Salford Quays Lowry dates

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Theatre review: Carnaby Street The Musical @ Manchester Opera House

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MM’s top five...Off the beaten track Manchester tourist gems

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Other regulars

The £10 Challenge: Find out more about a British institution – and spot a celeb, if you’re lucky

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Best of the North West: Line-up revealed for Manchester235's new music night 'Northern Sessions' launch

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MM’s Cheap Eats: Sweet and sticky pork with coleslaw

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