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“It feels like all the money we’ve saved has been for nothing”- First-time house buyers in Salford fear being frozen out of market following mini-budget

Prospective home-owner in Salford fear they won’t be eligible for a mortgage, following a decline in the number of mortgage […]

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“They showed their true colours”- Salfordians react to Government U-turn on 45p tax-cuts

Salfordians have expressed their concerns over the U-turn to scrap the 45p tax rate. The plan was originally announced only […]

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“A budget for the rich” – Salfordians discuss effects of “mini budget” on businesses and families

Salford businesses may have an uncertain future ahead of them as the international reaction to the Prime Minister’s new ‘mini […]

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Salford local elections 2022: Where and when to vote and the full list of today’s candidates

All across the country today, councillors are being elected to represent their local area and residents. The winning candidates will […]

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Cancelling Salford’s £1.8m contract with Russian gas provider could see bill rise by 800%

Salford is asking for help to cancel its £1.8 million contract with Russian state-owned Gazprom which provides vital public energy to Salford’s […]