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North East critics claim ‘all we got was cuts’ from Labour budget

Labour has been accused of delivering little backing for the North East in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget as Chancellor. The big news for the region...
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

Budget 2024: North East mayor hails ‘biggest transfer of powers’ in a generation

The North East’s mayor has hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation, after a major funding change...
Economy

North East bus passengers’ fury as Keir Starmer confirms £2 fare cap to rise in 2025

Bus passengers across the North East face a jump in ticket prices, after confirmation that the Government will increase the £2 fare cap. Sir Keir...
Economy

Minister responds to North East child poverty crisis as campaigners plead for urgent action in budget

A minister has promised Labour has “a lot to come” in the fight against child poverty, as North East campaigners pleaded with the Government...
North East

Labour minister vows to ‘put shipbuilding on the map’ again in the North East

Labour has vowed to “put shipbuilding on the map” again in the North East. Employment minister Alison McGovern made the pledge on a visit to...
North East

North East demands ‘certainty’ amid rumours Treasury could make major cuts to key transport budgets

Critical funding to protect and upgrade transport services across the North East could be under threat at next week’s Budget, it is feared. The Guardian reported...
Health

Survey on behalf of patients finds shortcomings in information available on GP websites

Some GP surgeries in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland are providing inadequate information on their websites, according to survey analysis. Volunteers on behalf of Healthwatch...
Education

Education conference discusses support for pupils as school suspensions continue to soar

An education conference has been held on Teesside against a backdrop of rising suspensions and permanent exclusions in local schools. The conference last week was...
North East

North East ranks among top 10 most dangerous UK cities for bus travel, study reveals

A new study has revealed the most dangerous UK areas to ride the bus, with Newcastle in the top three. Bus travel experts analysed data...
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