| UPDATED: 16:42, Thu, Dec 17, 2020 Link copied Andy Burnham rages at lack of ‘business support’ for Manchester Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Manchester, unlike its neighbour Liverpool, remains in the same tier it entered following the end of national lockdown earlier this month. City leadership has fought the Government tooth-and-nail following the initial decision in November, claiming it would endure significant economic hardship without adequate funding. The same fears remain today, with ministers still refusing to upgrade the city's status despite a change in circumstances.