Is this 'breathing space', Chancellor? Healey vows to trim energy bills in first Budget today - but is set to drag millions deeper into tax system

Didsbury bar's new boss says 'I have inherited a business with a reputation' and vows to improve after accusations

A licensing hearing is due to be held

“Blacklisted every company at fault”: Gadkari on companies responsible for poor quality highways

GST clarification on foreign investor brokerage offers sentiment boost, analysts say

The Indian government has clarified that brokerage paid by overseas clients may qualify as an export service. This could help foreign investors avoid the 18% goods and services tax on brokerage fees. Analysts suggest this clarification is sentimentally positive amid significant foreign outflows from Indian stocks. There is ongoing speculation regarding potential cuts in capital gains tax ahead of the federal budget.

'Copying China's manufacturing model may not pay off': Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back with ‘Cope harder’ remark, cites Rs 3 lakh crore PLI returns

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hit back at criticism of India's mobile phone manufacturing strategy with a blunt “Cope harder” remark. Citing figures from the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, he said the government paid Rs 19,000 crore in incentives and collected Rs 25,000 crore in direct taxes, alongside Rs 3 lakh crore in GST. His response followed a Bloomberg Opinion video questioning India's iPhone manufacturing model, its dependence on imported components and the cost of government subsidies.

Greater Manchester is on the cusp of enormous new power over its future - mayor Bev Craig's hopes ahead of the Budget

Ahead of the budget on Wednesday, the region is preparing for a major handover of power which could bring huge change.

'Fully subscribed in 95 minutes’: Jio listing leaves with greater responsibility, says Akash Ambani

Over 15,000 liquor bottles worth ₹75 lakh destroyed by Jamnagar Police using bulldozer

Greater Manchester Police officer said man who died from horror injuries 'brought it on himself a little bit'

While there is no suggestion PC Gary Knight's actions in any way contributed to the man's death, he was given a written warning by force bosses after a panel found his actions 'fell short of what was reasonably expected'

Ryanair's new route from Manchester to city with huge Christmas markets in time for cheap winter getaways

The new route gives people the chance to enjoy Warsaw's two Christmas markets, including the huge Jarmark Warszawski at Plac Defilad and the traditional, historic market in the Old Town

Inside Manchester's pioneering Islamic school

As Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls celebrates 35 years and becomes the city's first secondary school to earn UNICEF Gold status, Acting Headteacher Jamila Kossar MBE reflects on its journey from six pupils in a terrace house to an Ofsted Outstanding icon.

The five-bed Victorian house in affluent Stockport suburb with the most beautiful bathroom

Our latest Property of the Week boasts stunning bespoke interior and landscaped gardens

Cyclone Arnab affects West Bengal coast as Digha witnesses strong winds and heavy rainfall