Avanti gets six month extension to run the West Coast line
Reports this morning suggest that the underfire train operator Avanti are to be given an extra six months to run services on the West...
COVID-19 vaccine may not need to be fully effective to benefit public health
Even an imperfect, partially effective vaccine against COVID-19 could have a substantial public health benefit if rolled out in 2021, a report says.
Researchers from...
‘More accurate’ rapid COVID tests developed by Manchester scientists
A new COVID test that is more sensitive and works under more extreme environmental conditions than existing antibody-based tests has been developed by university...
Career hopes of young people at odds with jobs available says report
The aspirations of young people in the UK are poles apart from the reality of the labour market, with significant implications for the economy,...
Tony Lloyd MP demands ‘Let’s make Sick Pay work for everyone’
Rochdale MP, Tony Lloyd, has signed a pledge calling for a sick pay system that supports all workers and will help the country not...
For one day only-Free travel on Metrolink for early risers and late travellers
Early risers and evening commuters will be able to help reduce air pollution with free Metrolink travel on Clean Air Day (Thursday 21 June...
Daylight saving: improving productivity or a major health and safety concern?
With this week marking the bi-annual event of switching the clocks, the relative merits and disadvantages of daylight saving time (DST) briefly enter public...
Highest ever Daily record recorded for Covid cases, Liverpool Mayor wants lockdown and Boris...
The UK has recorded 7,143 new coronavirus cases its highest ever daily total. The figure is 269 more than the previous high of four...
Exceptional Manchester orchestra to perform Ukraine tribute at Trafford Palazzo
Retail and leisure destination Trafford Palazzo at TraffordCity will be hosting a touching tribute performance to Ukraine by the incredible Untold Orchestra.
The 1 hour...
Manchester sends message of support to its sister City Wuhan
Manchester City Council has sent a letter of support to it's Chinese sister city, Wuhan, following an outbreak of Coronavirus.
The leader of the council...