The North East England Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has welcomed the triggering of Article 50. Theresa May’s letter to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, was received today (March, 29). Ben Powick, policy advisor for the NECC, said: “With the great repeal bill that’s going to enshrine EU law […]
The North East for Europe campaign group is highlighting regional landmarks that would not exist without EU funding. Many of the North East’s iconic buildings and projects have been created and regenerated with money from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which comes from the EU, including: The Core Science Central in […]
Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a vote on the national insurance rise until autumn following public and political uproar. The plans, which the PM described as “fair”, would see national insurance payments increase by 2% for large numbers of self-employed workers in Sunderland and across the UK. Alan Zimmer, of Zimmer […]
Despite the fact Britain’s growth within the G7 in 2016 was only second to Germany, Philip Hammond’s most recent budget sees more reshuffles, especially those that are self employed. One of the main talking points to come out of it was the rise in National Insurance contributions for the self employed. As it […]
People around Sunderland have spoken of how they do not support Theresa May’s plan to trigger the “unamended” Article 50 by the end of March. The House of Lords overwhelmingly voted in favour of the bill’s amendment which would offer EU nationals living in Britain protection from deportation. Reporters from […]
Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Newcastle city centre on February 20, 2017 to “Stand up to Trump” and his policies. People sent their messages against the President of the United States of America, saying no to Islamophobia, racism and sexism. The protest was called by Newcastle Unites and supported by the […]
Word on Wearside will be taking a more in-depth look at the day’s headlines affecting Sunderland and the North-East, as part of our In Focus series of podcasts. In this inaugural episode, we are exploring a call from a North-East lecturer to introduce a register for hate crime offenders.
A rally is taking place in Newcastle in protest against Donald Trump visiting England. The “Trump Not Welcome” event will take place in Newcastle at Grey’s Monument at 5:30pm on February 20th. Parliament will debate whether or not the U.S. President will be allowed to make an official state visit to the U.K on […]
A North East MP who voted against proceeding with Brexit has given her reasons for being against the proposed bill. On February 1, Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell was the only MP in the Tyne and Wear area that voted against a bill to invoke Article 50 and withdraw from […]