Integrated transport network for Greater Manchester
Power has been restored after a fault at a Manchester-area control centre caused major disruption to rail services in Greater Manchester, the Midlands and the North West. Trains are cancelled or delayed; passengers are advised to check journeys and expect disruption through the day.
Andy Burnham has presented a ten-year plan to rebalance power in Britain, promising a No10 North in Manchester, the biggest council house-building programme since the post‑war era, greater local control of utilities and devolution of employment support while pledging to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto and current fiscal rules. He is widely expected to become prime minister on July 20.
A tech-backed analysis has found that bars and breweries saw an 8% revenue uptick during the World Cup group stage, driven by late-night demand. Host cities outperformed the national average, with notable spikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the New York metro. Non-alcoholic drinks and food orders also rose as chains rolled out promotions.
The new prime minister has unveiled plans for social care reform, including a National Care Service and funding measures. He is seeking cross‑party support while vowing to avoid NHS collapse and to keep taxes within manifesto commitments. Early steps include targeted reliefs and bus and energy cost measures.
New Department for Transport data show overcrowding on major commuter routes has returned to the spotlight, with peak services through Euston, St Pancras, and Bedford pushing load factors beyond 170%. The trend highlights capacity constraints as services reel from recent timetable changes and fleet updates.