Operator appeals court ruling allowing buses to be brought under public control The bus company recently lost a judicial review - but it has appealed Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022
Government calls on P&O boss to resign after admitting sackings were 'illegal' The ferry company sacked 800 workers without notice last week Liverpool Echo · Mar 25, 2022
Andy Burnham rejects claims he didn't hold GMP to account and says force has clawed back £5m from those behind broken computer system The mayor was forced to deny a suggestion he had shirked responsibility for GMP failures Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022
Promises of public consultation on revised Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone plans this summer The controversial scheme is currently under review Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022
'Omicron is a big sting in the tail', warns public health boss, as Burnham calls for free tests to stay “We’re seeing real impacts on staff absence. We’re still seeing care home outbreaks," the public health chief revealed Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022
People most at risk from cost of living crisis forgotten, Andy Burnham says The Greater Manchester mayor promised to provide a package of measures to support people – particularly those on low incomes Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2022
FSG stance changes after Luis Diaz move as FA urged to make Liverpool and Man City decision Your Liverpool morning digest as FSG stance changes after Luis Diaz move and politicians urge FA to make Liverpool and Man City decision Liverpool Echo · Mar 23, 2022
Premier League news as Southampton defender could return for Leeds United test All the latest Premier League news as Southampton prepare for the trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United Leeds Live · Mar 22, 2022
Andy Burnham urges the FA to move City's FA Cup semi-final away from Wembley The mayor has joined furious Blues fans who will struggle to get to London because of railway engineering works to call for another venue Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2022
Liverpool vs Man City: Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram call for Wembley FA Cup semi-final switch No direct trains to London are available from either Manchester or Liverpool over the Easter weekend due to engineering works The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022
FA urged to make Liverpool and Man City decision as politicians release statement Liverpool are set to take on Man City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in April despite a weekend of travel disruption Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022
Drivers being abused, a bus that 'never shows up' and a joke about Spain: Lessons from an eventful 13-mile Greater Manchester commute that took me two-and-a-half hours I spent a morning travelling from one part of Greater Manchester to another by bus Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2022
Government urged to act as English football faces ‘now or never moment’ The Government is expected to respond to the fan-led review in the coming days. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram hope to boost ties with Ireland visit The mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region will visit Dublin towards the end of the month Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2022 Mayor Andy Burnham 'careful' about commitments as post-pandemic vision set out The mayor made a series of announcements today
Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022 Andy Burnham to roll out 'Bee Network' London-style bus system in Manchester The Greater Manchester Mayor says the Bee Network plan will cap fares for a single journey at £2 for adults and £1 for children.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022 Andy Burnham to cap Greater Manchester bus fares at £2 a journey Move comes as part of plan by mayor to create fully integrated public transport system for region
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022 Dame Sarah Storey to call on Government to invest in health in the north Paralympian was unveiled as the region’s active travel commissioner, taking over from cyclist Chris Boardman.
Liverpool Echo · Mar 14, 2022 Landmark decision bodes well for Liverpool City Region's transport Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is aiming to follow his ally Andy Burnham in bringing buses back under public control
Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2022 Bus passenger fares to be capped at £2 as part of sweeping reform to public transport in Greater Manchester "People need to be able to get to where they want to go without having to spend as much as £4 on a single trip."
Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2022 'We'll prove Richard Gere wrong': High hopes as Stalybridge crowned Greater Manchester's Town of Culture The Tameside area will be the region's Town of Culture for 2022
Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022 Green light for bus reform: What does it mean for passengers? One uniform colour, new tickets, different fares - but the road ahead for bus reform is not without challenges
Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022 Grant Shapps hails Manchester bus decision as 'excellent result' and says city will lead the way Andy Burnham celebrated the Royal Courts of Justice's decision
Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022 Andy Burnham calls for an investigation into influence of Russian money in British politics 'There was a wish to take some of those donations. and the minute you do that there's then a conflict'
Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022 Andy Burnham blasts bus companies for 'putting profits before what the public voted for' following landmark court win 'No longer will the bus companies say we'll decide what we charge, we'll decide where we go, we'll decide what buses are on the road'