Negotiations between the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and the Department for Communities and Local Government have been taking place for three years

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) say that Ofsted are not fit for purpose and that the body has too much power – which has a negative effect on the standard of education.

Strikes took place between 6am and 8am

85,200 people in Manchester were claiming Jobseekers in January

Heinz currently employs 2,600 workers

Public sector workers demonstrated at Manchester Civil Justice Centre

University of Manchester jumped ten places