EU Referendum: Polls still mixed but could students turn the tide?
In this latest EU Referendum bulletin, the editorial team at AG delve deeper into some of the big issues in the news this week...
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Queen’s Speech: what are the plans for the year ahead?
Today the Queen outlined the government’s plans for legislation for the year ahead during the official state opening of parliament…
The official state opening of...
EU Referendum: the economy still remains a key battleground
Chancellor George Osborne admitted he is undertaking a “significant” amount of planning to protect the economy in the event of a Brexit vote. The...
Government funding to support local coastal landmarks
Coastal projects have been awarded funding to help restore local landmarks and return them to a high standard…
Communities Minister Mark Francois has revealed 15...
Gordon Brown: quitting the EU is not British
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has claimed leaving the EU would not be British and urges the nation to remain…
In a statement that is...
Farage: Why out is right for the UK
UKIP leader Nigel Farage outlines why he thinks the UK is better off out of the European Union...
This referendum on June 23rd on our membership...
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EU Referendum: is Brexit bad for the economy?
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned again this week that a new vote for independence could be likely if the UK votes to leave...
Cabinet constituencies escape brunt of austerity
A new analysis has revealed five cabinet ministers’ constituencies have been the least affected by budget cuts and austerity measures.
Good news if you live...
Sunderland Council could raise £500,000 selling off libraries
Sunderland City Council considers selling local libraries in a bid to raise £500,000.
Facing tough budget cuts, Sunderland City Council has said selling libraries could...
Millions to benefit from new National Living Wage from today
From today full-time workers in the UK will get a £900 cash increase on the current National Minimum Wage.
This means that in some parts...
EU Referendum: What does it mean for farming, chocolate and our younger generation?
The terrorist attacks last week were aimed right at the nerve centre of the European Union, and through the lens of the referendum here...
Funding for New Living Wage could push social care services to breaking point
Council leaders have revealed concerns for the added pressure on social care services that will result from the introduction of the National Living Wage...
Provision of housing for older people in Oxford to be improved
Oxford City Council are aiming to improve provision of housing for older people following a comprehensive review of the service…
Following the review, which included...
Shock step down for Iain Duncan Smith
Just 48 hours after delivering the Budget, Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith resigned from his post due to cuts to disability benefits…
The...
EU Referendum: what it means for science, holidays and emigration
The EU Referendum campaigns were temporarily overshadowed by the Chancellor’s Budget announcement on Wednesday. Although not one to waste an opportunity, George Osborne used...
New poll finds UK public backs Brexit
A new poll has revealed the Leave campaign is currently ahead, with a seven-point lead over the stay camp…
In a boost for the Brexit...
Councils should be penalised for failing to produce local plan
A local plan expert group has recommended councils that fail to produce a local plan by early 2017 should be penalised…
A new report has...
Budget 2016: Spending cuts expected
More austerity measures, moving all schools to academies, and the commitment to major infrastructure projects are among the topics expected in today’s Budget…
This afternoon...
US General warns Brexit could weaken Nato
A US military commander has warned leaving the EU could place strain on the Nato alliance…
The head of the US Army in Europe Lt-Gen...