Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Andy Burnham has urged people not to cancel their plans as he says the government's latest travel advice to Greater Manchester is 'not a lockdown'.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester held a press conference today to discuss rising hospital admissions in the region, pressure on police forces and schools, and Westminster's new offer of support.
Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a 'strengthened package of support' to help areas struggling with rapid rising Covid-19 infection rates caused by the Delta variant of the virus.
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