The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

From September 2024, GCSE pupils in Greater Manchester may be able to embark on a educational pathway created specifically for them. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, announced his plans to introduce a Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) in May 2023 and a public consultation on the plans has recently closed.

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The six-year review has already published some findings

Senior Tory says Greater Manchester doesn't have the power to change the core subjects pupils can choose

The towers which were due to be demolished could now be saved

The mayor vented his frustration

Problems include damp and mould, asbestos, lead and even radiation

'It shouldn't have taken Awaab's death to focus attention, but out of that tragedy has come a renewed move to deal with this'

The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal…