The Latest Breaking News from Manchester City Council

Could Manchester City scandal threaten Andy Burnham as questions mount?

ANDY Burnham is facing growing scrutiny around his relationship with Manchester City after the club was found guilty of breaking a host of financial rules.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Fact check: Number 10 North and football tickets on the NHS?

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Who is Bev Craig? The person replacing Burnham as the new Greater Manchester mayor

Labour's Bev Craig has won the by-election for the Greater Manchester mayoralty, which was triggered by Andy Burnham's departure to become Prime Minister. Ms Craig was the favourite and won after a second count, over coming Sian Astley from Reform UK with 309,525 votes to 157,178. Craig moves into the…

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Manchester council leader Bev Craig announced as Labour candidate in mayor race

The city’s first female council leader and first LGBT leader is hoping to succeed former mayor Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Meet the industrial metropolis transforming into a world-leading cycling city

Home of British Cycling and a recent European Capital of Cycling, Manchester has just released a 5-year plan to become a paradise for pedallers

Cycling Weekly · Mar 29

Farage claims ‘whitewash’ after police find no evidence of Gorton family voting

The Reform UK leader claimed there had been an ‘establishment whitewash’ after officers said they had found no evidence of the illegal practice.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Starmer says Gorton and Denton byelection a vote on ‘true patriotism’ as Labour picks local candidate

Party picks ward councillor Angeliki Stogia to defend seat as PM and colleagues argue only Labour can beat Reform

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Robert De Niro's Nobu Manchester Building Will Be City's Tallest Skyscraper--'It's Great Being Here'

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro's praises the British city where his co-owned hospitality business will operate what is to become the city's tallest building.

International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025

More councils urged to exempt terminally ill people from council tax

Barnsley brought in the change last month, following Manchester City Council.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Oasis reunion gigs ‘will live in the memories of music fans for years to come’

Thousands of ticketless fans have gathered outside the concerts just to hear the band play

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025