Manchester
Coverage of Manchester in the Nexus archive.
- Semi-truck fire partially closes I-24 in Manchester during early morning commute
A semi-truck fire took place on Interstate 24 eastbound in Manchester. This incident is causing traffic delays for early morning commuters.
- Vermont’s housing crisis isn’t one problem: it’s three
Vermont's housing crisis is attributed to three distinct issues: short-term rentals displacing long-term renters, an aging workforce unable to meet housing construction demands, and depopulation due to low birth rates and outmigration. Towns like Killington and Manchester illustrate varying impacts, with high short-term rental conversion rates in tourist areas and labor shortages statewide.
- How to end the cycle of mistrust between the Treasury and everybody else
The article discusses the need to address mistrust between the Treasury and other entities, highlighting that public investment policies take time to reflect in GDP, as demonstrated by the example of Manchester.
- Andy Burnham’s 6 most shameless Manchester plugs
Andy Burnham, Britain’s prime minister, has frequently promoted Manchester since taking office, including establishing a 'No.10 North' office in the city, inviting U.S. President Donald Trump to visit, referencing Manchester-inspired growth hubs in Oman, highlighting Mancunian music in public events, and drawing diplomatic parallels between Manchester and Indian cities during discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Burnham
Bev Craig, the Labour Party candidate, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester. She succeeded Burnham in the mayoral by-election held on July 30, 2026.
- Britain’s new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with ‘No. 10 North’
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth outside London. The office aims to shift political and economic focus to northern regions, with Burnham pledging to work there weekly and grant mayors greater control over local taxes and services.
- New Manchester mayor is now the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster - a diehard Corbynista with a £3bn budget who wants Andy Burnham to introduce a wealth tax
The new Manchester mayor, a prominent Labour figure outside Westminster, is a staunch supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, controls a £3bn budget, and advocates for Andy Burnham to implement a wealth tax.
- Andy Burnham passes his first test
Andy Burnham passes his first test as Bev Craig, representing the new-look Labour Party, secures a victory in Manchester. Opposition parties are described as struggling in this political development.
- Britain’s new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with ‘No. 10 North’
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth in northern regions. The initiative aims to shift political and economic focus away from London, though critics call it a gimmick.
- Britain’s new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with ‘No. 10 North’
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth outside London. The initiative aims to redistribute wealth and opportunities to regions affected by industrial decline, with Burnham planning to work there at least weekly.
- Britain’s new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with ‘No. 10 North’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with 'No. 10 North.' The initiative moves certain political functions from Downing Street to Manchester.
- Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester, a government office aimed at decentralizing power and promoting economic growth outside London. The initiative, criticized as a gimmick by some, involves Burnham working there weekly and transferring more authority to local leaders, inspired by his prior role as Manchester mayor.
- Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth outside London. The initiative aims to redistribute wealth and opportunities to northern regions, but critics call it a gimmick. Burnham previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester and introduced 'Manchesterism,' a business-friendly socialist approach.
- Mayoral scrutiny is a pressing issue
Burnham is devolving power, but much of the country does not have a media ecosystem similar to Manchester's. The article highlights concerns about mayoral scrutiny in this context.
- 'Black Widow' fraudster who conned 89-year-old woman out of £300,000 before fleeing to Tenerife is arrested as she touches down in Manchester
A 'Black Widow' fraudster who conned an 89-year-old woman out of £300,000 before fleeing to Tenerife was arrested as she touched down in Manchester. The arrest occurred after the individual fled to the Canary Islands following the scam.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, amid Labour’s efforts to address declining popularity. Burnham’s leadership transition and the contest for his mayoral seat highlight shifting political dynamics in Greater Manchester.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election is taking place after Burnham left his position as mayor.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election tests Labour Party support as candidates like Bev Craig and Sian Astley from Reform UK compete for the mayoralty.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, with Labour aiming to counter declining support amid political shifts in the region.
- Manchester Mayoral Vote to Give Andy Burnham Early Verdict on UK Premiership
The Manchester mayoral vote is expected to provide an early assessment of Andy Burnham's leadership. The outcome will reflect local opinions on his governance ahead of broader UK political developments.
- Air Miles Andy! Just days after taking a 38-minute flight to 'No10 North' in Manchester... now Burnham uses a jet for 37-minute trip to meet Zelensky
Burnham took a 38-minute flight to 'No10 North' in Manchester and later used a jet for a 37-minute trip to meet Zelensky. The article highlights the use of air travel for short-distance political meetings.
- Jodrell Bank observatory set to lose scientific funding
The Jodrell Bank observatory, a world-famous radio telescope located outside Manchester, is facing potential loss of scientific funding. Researchers have criticized budget cuts impacting the facility.
- UK PM Burnham pledges to reform social care system
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to reform the social care system. He made the commitment during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg in Manchester on July 24, 2026.
- Boy, 14, is assisting police over hoax call as RAF Typhoon fighters are scrambled to intercept Qatar Airways jet on its way to Manchester
A 14-year-old boy is assisting police over a hoax call that led to RAF Typhoon fighters being scrambled to intercept a Qatar Airways jet en route to Manchester.
- Will the King of the North's HS2 plan hit the buffers? Andy Burnham wants to resurrect Manchester link with slower trains despite £60billion cost as critics blast 'fantasy scheme'
Andy Burnham aims to revive a Manchester HS2 link with slower trains despite a £60 billion cost. Critics have labeled the plan a 'fantasy scheme'.
- Four days after arriving at Downing Street, Andy Burnham is already facing turmoil
Andy Burnham, British prime minister, is facing turmoil four days after arriving at Downing Street. He attended the inauguration of 'No. 10 North' in Manchester alongside Louise Haigh and John Healey.
- Number 10 North is no ‘gimmick’, says Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, defends the new Manchester office 'Number 10 North', stating it is not a gimmick and emphasizes its importance in sending a signal to the rest of the country.
- UK PM Burnham aims for day a week in Manchester as part of ‘rebalancing power’
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened his new northern office in Manchester, part of his plan to decentralize power from London. He aims to boost economic growth by redistributing resources to different postcodes.
- Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics
Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester as part of his 'Number 10 North' initiative. Scotland and Wales are questioning the implications of this move for devolution.
- Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
PM will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council at No 10 North in Manchester, aiming to shift economic decision-making away from London. Consumer confidence in the UK rose by its largest margin in nearly three years as the likelihood of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became almost certain.
- What Manchester can’t tell you about Burnhamism
Burnham's governing record in Manchester indicates his policy preferences, but the article questions how effectively these policies could scale to a national level. The focus is on the limitations of local success in predicting broader applicability.
- Let the gimmick begin! Burnham spends first day at temporary 'No10 North' office in Manchester after frantic clearout... amid fears of huge security bill
Burnham begins his first day at a temporary 'No10 North' office in Manchester following a frantic clearout. Concerns about a significant security bill are raised in the article.
- All hail London—whatever the U.K.’s new Prime Minister says
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, plans to establish 'Downing Street North' in Manchester to address economic imbalances between urban centers and rural areas. The article highlights the importance of maintaining London's global economic role while promoting regional growth, cautioning against an anti-London narrative.
- PM Andy Burnham’s first conversation was with President Trump, whom he invited to visit Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to President Donald Trump shortly after taking office on July 20, 2026. They discussed the World Cup and agreed England had an excellent tournament.
- What are the new British Prime Minister’s biggest challenges?
Britain has a new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. The former Mayor of Manchester must now unite a divided nation.
- Andy Burnham 'invites Donald Trump to Manchester' in awkward first phone call... despite new PM previously suggesting he would BAN 'deeply troubling' US President from city
Andy Burnham invited Donald Trump to Manchester during their first phone call, despite Burnham previously suggesting he would ban the US President from the city. The situation is described as awkward due to the conflicting actions.
- Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was asked by King Charles III to form a new government and has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
- Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The former Manchester mayor is a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians.
- ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham went from Manchester mayor to Britain’s new leader
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to become Britain’s 59th prime minister following the sudden downfall of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, 56, has a working-class background, attended Cambridge University, and rose through the Labour Party ranks before shifting focus to local governance in Manchester.
- Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
Andy Burnham becomes the United Kingdom's prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. His politics are influenced by England's north-south class divide.