Manchester 'faces winter of hardship' after talks collapse, mayor warns

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BREAKING: Manchester 'faces winter of hardship' after talks collapse, mayor warns

ITV political correspondent Paul Brand says Number 10 may now withdraw their offer as a result.

Greater Manchester had been given a deadline of midday today to reach an agreement, or else the Government would intervene and force the county into a tier three lockdown against their will.Leaders in the North West region were holding out for better financial support, claiming Downing Street had not done enough to soften the ensuing economic blow.Previously only Liverpool and Lancashire were placed under the most severe category of England’s new ‘traffic light’ Covid-alert system.

Tier three rules will see pubs and bars forced to close their doors for 28 days, unless they are serving substantial meals, along with betting shops, casinos, bingo halls, adult gaming centres and soft play areas.

But the Jobs Support Scheme, which comes into effect from November 1, will only over 67% of wages for those who are unable to work.

 

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