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“Without CO2, we can’t serve beer” – CO2 shortage causes worry for Salford pubs as they face possible closure

After many of us were affected by the petrol crisis last week, Salford pubs may be the next casualty of […]

The Unicorn Pub in Salford, soon to be demolished. Photo credit: Lee Hodson, used with permission

“They were the hub of working-class people, particularly in Salford” – Last Orders – The rise and fall of the Salford pubs

Salford is one of many regions facing a new ‘pub pandemic’, with nearly 25% of the UK’s pubs closing in […]

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People on Universal Credit are struggling to feed themselves already, says a report led by the University of Salford

Research has shown that half of people claiming Universal Credit were living in food insecurity, even before the removal of the £20-a-week uplift.

IMAGE - First Year University of Salford Students head to protest against The Conservative Party
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“They don’t represent the whole population” – Protesters gather in Salford to protest Tory conference

Students from The University of Salford attended a protest against The Conservative Party amidst proposals to speed up student loan repayments.