Andy Burnham

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

The train operator will not have its contract renewed due to “months of continuous cancellations”, the transport secretary said

Train operator to be brought under government control

Billions to be handed to metro mayors to deliver public transport overhaul to En...

We may soon be able to go on holiday again, but vaccines could play a role in how free we are to travel.

GPs can give out covid vaccine records if needed for holidays, says Minister

Matt Hancock has announced the results of the latest Covid tier review - here's ...

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, pictured after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gave a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on economic measures for the second national lockdown in England, has raised concerns about what plans will be in place after the restrictions end. Picture: PA.

Labour's calls not to let England return to pre-lockdown 'shambles'

This is when Boris Johnson will face Keir Starmer at PMQs today

‘This is no way to run the country’ - Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's im...

These are the cities facing ‘very high’ Tier 3 Covid-19 alert restrictions as ca...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Northern leaders call for more Government support

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has said it is "too soon" for regional variations of lockdown measures.

'Too soon’ to vary lockdown rules by region, says Minister

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Picture c/o Danny Lawson/PA Wire

'Too soon for the North?' - Boris Johnson warned of damaging 'national unity' i...

Labour Tees Valley Mayoral candidate Jessie Joe Jacobs launching her campaign at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

Labour Tees Valley Mayor candidate's vision for the future

There are calls for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise.

Calls for Northern Rail to be stripped of franchise after 'consistently failing'...

Blood scandal campaigner Carol Grayson and late husband Peter Longstaff.

Hartlepool Mail Letter of the week: Tainted blood scandal is 'rotten to the core...

Tributes left in St Ann's Square, Manchester, in the days after the bombing. Picture by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Ariana Grande shares heartfelt message one year on from Manchester Arena bombing

Pop star Ariana Grande has said her thoughts remain with all those affected by the Manchester Arena bombing one year on from the atrocity.

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Emergency services on the scene of last Mays attack. Photo Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Fire service '˜out of the loop' over Manchester terror attack

An armed police officer stands on the course during today's Great Run races in Manchester.

Armed police guard course as spectators and crowds defy terrorists at Great Manc...

An image taken during the Battle of Orgreave .

Miners' union bosses slam Govenment decision on Orgreave inquiry

The Stone Roses. Picture by PA.

The Stone Roses release new single All For One - listen to it here

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