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Why didn’t Greater Manchester move into Tier 2?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock explains the decision in response to a local MP's question in the House of Commons.

Written by Emily Sergeant

Greater Manchester to remain in Tier 3 following government review

The decision on Greater Manchester was confirmed following a government review of England's tier system.

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Will Greater Manchester be in Tier 2 today?

The decision from the big tier review will be announced today. But will Greater Manchester be in Tier 2?

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Greater Manchester leaders still fighting for Tier 2 as London heads for Tier 3

Local leaders are continuing to fight for Greater Manchester's "strong case" to exit Tier 3 this week.

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Manchester leaders will ‘be pressing very hard’ for Tier 2 ahead of government review

The Greater Manchester region is said to have a 'strong case' to move down a tier when restrictions are reviewed next week.

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Some Tier 2 pubs in the UK are providing live music so punters can drink without a meal

The loophole is provided that punters have a ticket for a live music event, and drink alcohol at their seat.

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Greater Manchester remains in Tier 2 as no decision is made during crunch talks

The Treasury reportedly refused the request for more funding at a tense crunch meeting this morning.

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Rules explained as Greater Manchester added to Tier 2 in new COVID alert system

In the new tier system outlined by the Prime Minister yesterday, which separates areas by their risk level ('medium', 'high', and 'very high'), Greater Manchester and its 10 boroughs were placed into the second category, or Tier 2.

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Greater Manchester heading for ‘Tier 2’ restrictions – with pubs serving food to remain open

Jim McMahon, the Shadow Transport Secretary and Labour MP for Oldham West & Royton said Manchester's position was explained via a call.

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