Economy

Economy

North East universities react to tuition fee rises

North East universities have welcomed an increase in tuition fees but they maintain more work needs to be done to support higher education. Newcastle, Sunderland,...
Economy

Rachel Reeves addresses Tyne Bridge’s ‘missing’ £6m as Chancellor refuses to commit to funding

Rachel Reeves has refused to commit to a Government pledge to pay for the full restoration of the Tyne Bridge. There remains uncertainty over the...
Economy

League of Legends finals to bring £12m boost to London with record-breaking UK esports event

One of the world’s biggest esports events, set to be watched by thousands in the O2 Arena this weekend, is expected to generate a...
Economy

Redbridge Council consults residents on cutting services as it faces £33m overspend

Redbridge Council is asking residents about hypothetical cuts to services as it looks to balance increasing financial pressures. The authority has put out a call...
Bradford & Keighley

UK’s largest green hydrogen plant secures funding, bringing jobs and £120m boost to Bradford

Funding for the UK's largest low carbon hydrogen production facility, to be located in Bradford, was confirmed by The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves during Wednesday's...
Economy

Tyne Bridge restoration’s ‘missing money’ still under review as Budget fails to confirm final £6m

A £6 million Government funding commitment for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge remains under review, Whitehall officials have confirmed. Major uncertainty continues over whether...
Economy

North East Waspi women warn ‘lessons not learned’ after Budget compensation snub

Waspi women in the North East fear that “lessons have not been learned” after they were excluded from Rachel Reeves’ Budget. A delegation of 30...
Economy

Property ‘fire sale’ could be costing council money, new report warns

A ‘fire sale’ of property could be costing the council money auditors have warned – amid realisations that the sell-off isn’t raising as much...
Economy

£485m boost for TfL sparks hope for new Bakerloo trains amid criticism over budget shortfalls

The Government’s Budget means that Transport for London (TfL) can begin “exploring” the replacement of trains on the Bakerloo line, Sadiq Khan has said. The...
Economy

Mixed reactions across Teesside as Labour’s first budget promises green jobs but sparks austerity fears

Politicians across Teesside have given their immediate reactions to yesterday’s budget and it is very mixed. Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget as Chancellor of...
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