‘Crackpot’ Universal Credit scheme slammed by trade union leader at Ashton-under-Lyne launch
Iain Duncan Smith said changes would ‘revolutionise’ welfare state
A helping hand: Manchester businesses given chance to thrive and create jobs thanks to £24million loan initiative
Scheme aims to create and secure jobs across region
Still in the dark: Kevin Blackwell claims he still doesn’t know just how bad Bury’s financial plight is
The Shakers could be relegated this weekend
Record occupancy figures for Manchester hotels, but income remains same as guests look for cheapest deals
The FA Cup and The Killers brought guests to the city
Life after care: Greater Manchester boroughs offer Britain’s best and worst opportunities for teens after adoption
Rochdale had high percentage of post-care NEET’s
Manchester’s HMV and Fopp stores saved from closure in Hilco rescue deal – with mixed reactions from music fans
Thousands of jobs saved in HMV acquisition
Recession fails to stop Britain giving to charity, yet poor more generous than rich, Manchester uni study reveals
Rich outshone by poor in charity giving