The Government has outlined plans to give more powers to northern city regions to create a Northern Powerhouse. Discover what is proposed for the North East’s future, and put your questions to James Wharton MP, Northern Powerhouse Minister, and Conservative MP for Stockton South, when he gives a free public […]
Day: 12 April 2016
UK inflation rose to highest level for 15 months
UK inflation lifted to its highest level for 15 months in March as the rising cost of clothes and air fares pushed up the cost of living. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation hit 0.5 per cent last month after the price of clothes […]
Emergency debate on steel crisis to be held in the House of Commons
An emergency debate on the steel crisis will be held in the House of Commons. Business Secretary Sajid Javid has raised the prospect of Government involvement in the sale of Tata Steel’s loss-making UK assets, after Labour warned that the future of the industry was “hanging by a thread”. The Government […]
Johnson begins appeal against his six year sentence
Adam Johnson has begun an appeal against his six-year sentence for grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a teenage fan, court officials have said. The sacked Sunderland and ex-England winger was jailed last month after he was convicted of sexual activity with a 15-year-old following a trial at Bradford […]