here"Of course we do not want businesses in Greater Manchester to be disadvantaged, so that offer remains on the table."Our door is open to further discussions with local leaders in the coming days about business support."Mr Hancock said the Government has introduced a 'comprehensive package of support'.Greater Manchester will receive £22m to help 'implement and enforce restrictions'.The sticking point during the negotiations was said to be the additional package offered to help businesses forced to close during lockdown.In the end, the bitter dispute came down to just £5m that the Government was unwilling to offer, according to Mr Burnham.He said he went into negotiations prepared to accept £75m, down from £90m.After consultation between.
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