Tag: Manchester Devolution
7 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Microsoft, Heinz and the BBC back Andy Burnham's education plans... but the government won't

The mayor wants to create an 'employer-driven' technical education system starting next year in Greater Manchester

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10 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham defends education plan after government called it 'unequal'

The mayor spoke about the 'Manchester Baccalaureate' in Parliament

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11 months ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The new qualification that could land you a £60,000-a-year job with no debt – but is it all it's ...

Andy Burnham wants to transform the technical education system

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham facing questions after bid for more power over Greater Manchester

It comes as the Labour mayor is given more powers

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Historic moment as Greater Manchester leaders sign new devolution deal

The deal agreed with the government gives Greater Manchester new powers over transport, housing and technical education

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The groundbreaking deal that will change Greater Manchester forever

For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities under a deal which...

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham will get full control over his budget in 'trailblazer' devolution deal

Jeremy Hunt announced that the Greater Manchester mayor will get more power to spend it according to his own priorities

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about 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Inside Andy Burnham's bid for more power to change Greater Manchester

The 'Trailblazer' devolution deal is expected to be signed soon

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham's answer to school leavers who don't want to go to university

The Greater Manchester mayor wants to set up a simplified system for school leavers to choose clear routes to employm...

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almost 2 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Government wastes more cash than councils do, Andy Burnham says in bid for more power

The mayor described the 'distrust' in local government as 'dangerous'

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almost 2 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Greater Manchester can't rely on London 'handouts', government boss says

The senior government adviser visited Manchester earlier this week

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