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Order a long-term news report on Greater Manchester
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Burnham’s previous role as mayor of Greater Manchester has led to questions about his relationship with City’s Abu Dhabi ownership. …
Regulator would quit over Man City interferenceJoy Online
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while mayor of Greater Manchester, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. …
Burnham had formal meeting with Man City chair while mayorDaily Guide
… Burnham is under increasing pressure surrounding his relationship with the club’s Abu Dhabi ownership during his time as mayor of Greater Manchester. …
Clubs Fear Political Interference In Man City AppealJoy Online
… In an interview on Wednesday with the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason, Burnham – who was mayor of Greater Manchester until June – said he was “not getting directly involved in the process”, saying it must be undertaken independently by the Premier League. …
Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarksJoy Online
… hem. “They’ve been such a huge partner in the building of modern Manchester and obviously the building of Manchester City into the global force that it is.” Manchester City’s owners have helped develop a huge area around the Etihad Stadium Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester …
Burnham ‘really concerned’ if Man City owners sell up after rule breachesJoy Online
… When he was still Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham said he would argue for the tax to be aligned with the lower rates in other European countries. …
‘Culture shift’ needed in how UK does business, PM urgesJoy Online
… Dr Javed Hussain performs a range of cosmetic procedures, including penis fillers Dr Javed Hussain has been offering penis fillers for more than a year at his clinic in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. …
What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?Joy Online
… Dr Javed Hussain has been offering penis fillers for more than a year at his clinic in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. …
What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?Joy Online
… The Monster Raving Loony Party’s candidate, Sir Archibald Stanton, received 99 votes – 0.2% of the vote share. 2026: Burnham courts the Count In June this year, it was Andy Burnham’s turn to face Binface in the by-election that paved the way for the then Greater Manchester Mayor …
Count Binface receives over a quarter of votes in Clacton by-electionJoy Online
… As mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham brought in a £2 cap in September 2022, at that point funded by money from central government. …
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from JanuaryDavid Kogan, chairman of the Independent Football Regulator, said he would resign if he encountered any political interference over Manchester City's case, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments about the club's Abu Dhabi owners.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
David Kogan, chairman of the Independent Football Regulator, said he would resign if he encountered any political interference over Manchester City's case, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments about the club's Abu Dhabi owners.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in October 2021 while mayor of Greater Manchester, at the UK Government's Global Investment Summit. He also met Al Mubarak informally in the stands at a City home fixture in September 2019.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Premier League clubs expressed concern after Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decide to sell up following the club's guilty verdict on financial rule breaches, with senior figures questioning whether his comments had put the Independent Football Regulator in a difficult position.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
After Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced backlash for expressing concern about Manchester City's potential owners selling up following the club's conviction on most of 115 Premier League financial charges, Downing Street clarified that the PM considers the breaches serious and that no one is above the rules. Man City, which denies wrongdoing, has until Friday to appeal the independent commission's findings, including allegations of sham contracts disguising over £830m in secret funding.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of the majority of 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules, including arranging "sham contracts" to disguise secret funding of more than £830m. The club denies wrongdoing and has until 2 October to appeal, with the Independent Football Regulator saying it may explore stripping the owners of their licence once the disciplinary process is complete.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham says the UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business and that the government should back those who take risks and give local leaders power to work with companies. The statement comes ahead of a meeting with major business heads including BP, Shell, HSBC, and others.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Some men are undergoing penis filler procedures to increase girth and self-confidence, though cases of serious complications including blackening and tissue damage have occurred. Medical bodies such as the British Association of Urological Surgeons have issued warnings, and there is little regulation around the procedures.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Some men are getting penis filler procedures for perceived aesthetic and confidence benefits, but cases of serious complications including tissue damage have led medical associations to issue warnings. The procedures remain largely unregulated with no official records of uptake.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Count Binface, a satirical candidate, received 9,455 votes (26.9% of the vote) in the Clacton by-election, his best performance yet. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the seat with 63.3% of the vote.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced that England's bus fare cap will revert to £2 from January 2027, a policy expected to cost more than £500m, after it had risen to £3 in January 2025. The government says the measure will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United is considering a naming rights deal for the planned new Old Trafford stadium as part of revenue-maximization efforts for the £2bn development, which is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes across 370 acres. The club's New Stadium Development chief confirmed the plans are not final and that designers Foster and Partners will consult with fans on exact designs over coming months, with something potentially to share by late 2026 or early 2027.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United plans to explore a naming rights deal for the proposed new Old Trafford stadium as part of efforts to maximize revenue for the £2bn development. The 370-acre project is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes, with design consultations with fans expected over the next few months.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that developing nations should treat public procurement as a strategic tool for industrialisation, innovation and job creation rather than as a routine administrative process, citing remarks by UK Labour's Andy Burnham about using government spending to build productive capacity at home.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Successful economies increasingly use public procurement as a strategic instrument for industrialisation, innovation, and job creation, rather than treating it as a routine administrative process. The article argues that African nations must decide whether government spending builds productive capacity at home or finances prosperity elsewhere.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday, but a government source said he remained focused on governing. Starmer's position has faced increased pressure since his rival Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat that could enable a formal leadership challenge.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UK government borrowing costs have reached an 18-year high and the pound has fallen as Andy Burnham pursues the Labour leadership, with analysts attributing the market movements to concerns that a Burnham-led government would increase borrowing.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to announce bolder action to address major challenges facing the country in a Monday speech, as he seeks to counter growing pressure from Labour MPs calling for his resignation following heavy election losses. Several potential challengers, including Angela Rayner and Catherine West, have publicly questioned his leadership, with West threatening to trigger a formal leadership contest if his speech fails to outline a credible plan to restore the party's fortunes.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Keir Starmer has resisted calls to resign as prime minister after Labour suffered significant election losses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including ending its 27-year rule in Wales. Reform UK emerged as the big winner, picking up more than 1,400 seats in England and leading polling estimates with 26% of the vote share.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →