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Benefits will be lost if work is refused

YOUNG people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a Cabinet minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill.

Strong views defended

A MINISTER has defended her Cabinet colleagues voicing \"strong opinions\" in opposition to assisted dying ahead of a historic Commons vote this week.

Cop29 deal at 11th hour

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband has called a financial package for developing nations a \"critical 11thhour deal at the 11th hour for the climate\" as the United Nations environmental conference drew to a close.

No Andy? No Smiths'

Band's former drummer says there can never be reunion of ground-breaking 80s group

£50m costs explosion for NHS in city-region

GREATER Manchester's NHS has experienced a \"mini explosion\" in costs as it deals with a £50m overspend in its budget for this year.

River rescue bid after report of missing man

A RESCUE operation was launched after a missing man was reported to have fallen into a river.

Export boost for city firms

BUSINESSES WILL BE FIRST TO BENEFIT FROM NEW BOOST

Backlash over police tactics as young people 'forced' on to trains

TRAVELLERS' CHARITY BLASTS 'SHOCKING & UNACCEPTABLE' SCENES

'He wants to see his parents before it's too late'

NIECE'S PLEA FOR KNIFEMAN STILL IN JAIL AFTER 18 YEARS IN LEGAL LIMBO

Secrets, bombshells & betrayals...it's Happy Xmas from Weatherfield!

CORONATION STREET PRODUCER TEASES FESTIVE DRAMA ON COBBLES

WE'RE FUMING

CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGNERS' ANGER AS TRAFFIC POLLUTION RISES IN SOME PARTS OF REGION

Confident signs from new coach

UNITED'S new head coach Ruben Amorim has the self-confidence which will make him a success at Old Trafford, according to a body language expert.

Amorim: Reds revival is not 'impossible job'

RUBEN Amorim insists he is 'the right man at the right time' to take over as the head coach of Manchester United.

Jose said it's a lovely club, a big club, with lovely people

NEW BOSS REVEALS MOURINHO SENT HIM MESSAGE ABOUT UNITED

Guardiola contract decision made for avoidance of doubt

PEP Guardiola chose to sign a two-year deal at Manchester City to avoid any uncertainty next season.

Pep stands firm on legal battles

PEP GUARDIOLA said nothing in his mind had changed about the Premier League charges that City face.

Pep's request to postpone first games of season denied

PEP GUARDIOLA has had a request denied which he fears will have an impact on City.

Pep hit by Kovacic injury blow

MIDFIELDER RULED OUT FOR FEW WEEKS

All eyes on Hamilton in Las Vegas

Lewis Hamilton bounced back from his Brazil horror show to complete an impressive practice double at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Curry's a hot pick for Japanese test

TOM Curry will start England's meeting with Japan at Allianz Stadium tomorrow, just two weeks after he was knocked out against Australia.

'We will never forget you'

THE family of Harshita Brella say they will 'never forget you till our last breath' in a tribute released to the 24-year-old.

Hostel duo held over suspected poisonings’

POLICE in Laos have detained the manager and owner of a hostel in connection with the death of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a British lawyer.

Soccer dad died after six-a-side match with pals

JACK, 27, HAD BEEN WAITING FOR VITAL HEART OP

Tributes to 'talented' musician killed in crash

THE parents of a cyclist killed in a crash have paid tribute to a 'talented and ambitious' musician who was 'so excited' about what the future held.

Vital clue could help identify tragic baby

POLICE APPEAL TO MOTHER TO COME FORWARD AMID CONCERNS FOR HER SAFETY AS PROBE CONTINUES

MIND THE GAP

RAIL BOSSES 'DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS' TO TRANSPORT QUESTIONS WHEN BRIDGE IS DEMOLISHED

Woman trapped by car she was de-icing

A WOMAN was trapped under her own car as she tried to de-ice it.

Judges block bid to hold MI5 to account over Arena bombing

ANGER AS FAMILIES TOLD LEGAL ACTION HAS BEEN BROUGHT 'TOO LATE'

Man was 'unlawfully killed' by friend at party, coroner rules

INQUEST TOLD HOW HE DIED AFTER BEING PUT IN 'GUILLOTINE HOLD'

Some murals are bigger than others...

A MURAL of The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has been unveiled on the side of a pub in the Northern Quarter.