
A thoroughly depressing year
Jim is not in the festive spirit as he gives 2025 the thumbs down with little sign of optimism for the New Year.
We are Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
We raise funds for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our Trust is made up of 10 hospitals which provide a full range of hospital services to 850,000 people across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. It is the biggest single provider of specialised services in England, with patients coming from across the country to receive the expert care provided in our hospitals.
Our Trust is a leader in healthcare research and innovation and our clinical teams are at the forefront of many major medical breakthroughs. Our Trust is also home to two Local Care Organisations (LCOs) which run NHS community health and adult social care services in Manchester and Trafford.

Jim is not in the festive spirit as he gives 2025 the thumbs down with little sign of optimism for the New Year.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast, that is going to try and makes sense of what has been a turbulent year in the world of politics.

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The initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme.

In this week’s blog Steven discusses how rising costs and government policy are putting increasing pressure on hospitality businesses. Steven explains, in simple terms, how the numbers no longer add up, why independent operators are being pushed to the edge, and what this means for staff, service, investment and the future of local high streets.