Food inflation continues to rise says Food Foundation

Food inflation continues to soar hitting 16.5% in the 12 months to November 2022 from 16.4% from the previous month. Despite food inflation increasing,...

£ 9 billion less tax revenue than normal was collected during the pandemic

£9bn less tax revenue than normal was collected during the pandemic as thousands of staff moved to support COVID schemes, according to the National...

Just Eat and Co-op to launch nationwide UK partnership

Just Eat has teamed up with Co-op to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership increasing access to quick, convenience shopping in communities nationwide. Initially rolling-out...

Priestnall High School wins Manchester Airport’s Dragons’ Den competition

A group of pupils from Priestnall High School are celebrating after winning Manchester Airport’s 12th annual Dragons’ Den competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. Pupils created...

High Sheriff visits Co-op Academy North Manchester to pave the way for Social Action

n the 13th of December the High Sheriff of Manchester, Mrs Lorraine Christine Worsely-Carter MBE DL, visited Co-op Academy North Manchester to meet with...

Stagecoach Wigan Celebrate It’s 10th Birthday

This month, Stagecoach Manchester is celebrating 10 years since it acquired the Wigan Depot, in Ashton-in-Makerfield. To mark the milestone, the depot is celebrating...

Footasylum staff donate over 850 toys to Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal

Rochdale-based Footasylum, one of the leading retailers of fashion streetwear and sportswear in the UK, has been working hard during the festive period to...

Christmas party held for young carers in Salford and Manchester

Twenty young carers from across Salford and Manchester were invited to a special Christmas party on Monday (12 December), organised by Manchester charity Gaddum. ...

Interest rates at 14 year high as Bank of England raises rate by 0.5...

The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.5 per cent this lunchtime,the ninth consecutive rate rise The lending rate now stands at...

Leigh family terrified by knife brandishing thieves who fired their way in their house

A Leigh family were subjected to a terrifying ordeal after three men forced their way into the house on Gordon Street on Tuesday night...