Rachel Reeves said towns are at risk of becoming “banking deserts”, as she opened the UK’s 100th banking hub.

 Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches 100th banking hub

Deputy Prime Minister and Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner has been talking to Lorraine about Labour’s first five months in power.

Angela Rayner: I’ve always been an interesting character in Parliament'

Ruth Guest has owned her property in Manchester for twenty years and doesn't believe the government will achieve its 2029 target

Critics say plans to fix cladding is 'totally laughable and unachievable'

MPs have backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales paving the way for a change in the law.

Assisted Dying: How did your North West MP vote?

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would allow adults with less than six months left to live the choice of taking their own lives.

Divided opinions as MPs vote on historic assisted dying bill

Three ministerial changes have been made in the Isle of Man, as the Chief Minister reassigns some of the government's top team.

Three ministerial changes by Isle of Man Chief Minister in government reshuffle

Tens of thousands of farmers descended on London to protest against the government's changes to inheritance tax

'It's another kick in the teeth': Farmers' fury over inheritance tax

Alan Armstrong wagered £5,000 on the Republican leader beating Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the US election.

Pensioner wins £40,000 after placing bet on US Election three years ago

A court hearing for MP Mike Amesbury has been moved from December to January next year.

Court hearing for assault charge MP moved to January

Macclesfield MP Tim Roca claims organised crime gangs have been stealing the systems from tractors and combine harvesters in Cheshire to sell to Eastern Europe.

Gangs 'stealing GPS trackers from tractors for use in Ukraine war'

On Monday 30 December, the Runcorn and Helsby MP is scheduled to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court, police have said.

MP Mike Amesbury due to appear in court in December

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham travelling to Stalybridge station by electric train following the announcement in the Budget securing funding for the Transpennine Route Upgrade and A57 upgrade project. 

The Chancellor and the Transport Secretary have visited Manchester to highlight the government's commitment to upgrading the region's transport infrastructure. 

Investment in Northern infrastructure 'vital' for economy

Mike Amesbury MP for Runcorn and Helsby, will appear in court to face the charge of section 39 assault after the incident in Frodsham, Cheshire on 26 October.

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Chris Thomas MHK has lost his role as a political member within the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care.

Chris Thomas sacked from Manx health department after two and a half weeks

Emma Murphy and Janet Williams have been campaigning for decades to get compensation for families affected by Sodium Valproate.

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