Young, unemployed people should have their benefits stopped if they refuse training to learn key skills, according to Labour Leader Ed Miliband.

Jobless Mancunians may have reason to be optimistic as dole queues are at their lowest since 2008, according to figures released by Greater Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce.

The number of Mancunians applying for JSA has dropped over the last year but more needs to be done according to Labour MP Graham Stringer.

The number claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Greater Manchester has fallen

More than 5,700 of Manchester Central’s constituents claim