Politics | Tags

At Brexit Crunch Time, Theresa May Takes a Pummeling

How finance teams are likely to respond to the Brexit vote delay

On Monday, 10 December, PM Theresa May announced that the Brexit vote on the withdrawal agreement will be delayed due…
Dr Jason Aldiss

Commons must back Brexit deal to avoid chaotic future

MPs must support Theresa May’s Brexit deal if they are to place themselves on the “right side of history” and…
coins and fire3

Rent arrears and evictions double under Universal Credit

Flagship benefits reforms have seen evictions and rent arrears DOUBLE – meaning more headaches for landlords and letting agents. Figures from…
Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, Crown Prosecution Service, UK

Shadow Brexit Secretary to brief North East business leaders on final deal

Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to brief key North East figures on the implications of the Government’s Brexit deal…
Budget

How the Budget announcement may impact financial planning

On Monday 29 October, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond is set to announce the Autumn Budget, the last one before the…
David Harrison, MD of Helping Hands, Hexham

Funding for homecare services for old people at a 'tipping point'

A leading North East homecare organisation has called for the Government to stop dithering over social care and to accelerate…
Euro flag

Report shows North East and Yorkshire businesses are fearful of Brexit affects

Confidence among North East and Yorkshire business leaders about the long-term effects of Brexit on the UK economy and their…
nick clegg rally 2

‘Exciting new adventure’ for Nick Clegg as former deputy PM joins Facebook

Social media giant Facebook has appointed ex-Liberal Democrat leader Sir Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications team. Taking…
Quarmby Road

Kirklees Council Leader praises "excellent" Unity affordable homes scheme

The Leader of Kirklees Council has toured a new £1.2 million Unity Homes and Enterprise affordable housing project which is…
Lord Newby paid a visit to Andel's head office in Marsden, Huddersfield: Julie Greenwood, managing director of Andel; Roger Sharp, technician at Andel and Lord Newby, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords

Lord Newby visits Andel head office in Huddersfield, as turnover and exports continue to grow

Lord Newby OBE, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, has visited Andel’s head office in Marsden…
Mike Pratt, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Chief Executive (left) with Alan Campbell, MP for Tynemouth.

MP meets MP

As part of his campaign to meet with each of this region’s MPs to gain support for the environment ahead…
Parliament at sunset

Over £400k awarded to organisations increasing diversity in politics

Announced by the Minister for Women, 17 large projects across the UK have been awarded £406,667 to increase diversity in…

Columnists Opinion

Sponsor Your Content

Columnists Advice

Sponsor Your Content