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MM's Year in Review: March - Mancunian Matters
2 天之前 · March Budget: Jeremy Hunt delivered his final budget as Conservative chancellor. It included a reduction to employee’s national insurance by 2%; abolishment of non-dom tax status; and investment into renewable energy. Joe Biden $1.2 trillion spending package: The Senate passed the budget in a 72 ...
MM's Year in Review: January - Mancunian Matters
4 天之前 · Well, here we are in the dying embers of 2024. It’s been the best of years and the worst of years, abundant with major conflicts, Royal controversies, sporting events, and Labour back in government for the first time in 14 years. While gorging …
MM's Year in Review: February - Mancunian Matters
3 天之前 · Green pledge scrapped: The then-Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer insisted he had no choice but to ditch his £28 billion a year green investment pledge.He defended the U-turn by claiming it was no longer affordable because the Tories had crashed the economy. McConnell steps down: Mitch McConnell announced he was stepping down as Senate leader in November, as the longest-serving Senate ...
Manchester City Council forecasts a £20m overspend
2024年11月15日 · Manchester City Council has revealed a projected £20m overspend in the 2024/25 budget. The forecast has increased by £2.6m since its last reported position in September based on revenue at the end of July.
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The UK’s first charity donation vending machines have been installed in Manchester this Christmas. Christmas shoppers can donate money to
Inheritance tax: Manchester farmers ‘praying for the Government …
2024年12月7日 · Farmers in the north west say they are fearful of Labour’s changes to the family farm tax and claim Government data is “complete nonsense”.Greater Manchester and Lancashire’s farmers have raised numerous issues with the Government’s autumn budget inheritance tax changes - despite assurances only 27% of estates will be affected.
“It’s rubbish” – What do Mancunians make of recent wet weather?
2024年4月3日 · The rainy city has been living up to its name recently. In April, the Met Office predicts that there is a ‘reasonable chance’ of dry spells, but unfortunately, wet weather is likely.
Let’s Talk Manny! - Mancunian Matters
5 天之前 · Manchester’s slang has always been a rich part of its identity, shaped by the city’s industrial, musical and immigrant influences. Over the years, Manchester’s got its own unique mix of words, phrases, and pronunciations that might leave outsiders scratching their heads – …
We asked Mancunians what the biggest problem in their city is
2024年9月19日 · Homelessness was the most common response when we asked Mancunians in Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens what the biggest issue in the city is.