TRAVELLING and a worldwide pandemic with many restrictions do not go hand-in-hand. One of the most affected industries during the pandemic has been the travel sector. SR News investigates what impact the pandemic has had on the lives of those whose jobs surround travel, and what role Brexit plays in […]
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Dominic Cummings to exit Downing Street by the end of the year
DOMINIC Cummings, the Prime Minister’s controversial senior adviser whose infamous lockdown drive to the North East caused fury, is to leave his role at Downing Street by the end of the year. Calls for Mr Cummings to resign go back to the trip he made during the UK’s first […]
US Election 2020: what are the implications for Britons?
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage In the run-up to tomorrow’s US Presidential election our student reporting team aims to explore, explain, enlighten and even entertain you on the race for the White House. BRITONS have heard that a new Trump victory could be bad […]
‘Low skilled’ workers around the EU may not meet the requirements of a “points-based” visa system proposed by the government
New immigration plans set to be put in place could result in sectors struggling to recruit staff according to those in the industries. The stated post-Brexit Immigration plans aim to encourage employers to invest in retaining staff and to develop automation technology. Many representatives from sectors like nursing, farming and catering are concerned that under this […]
Nissan unveils £52 million investment for Sunderland business
Nissan has unveiled plans to invest £52 million in Sunderland as it begins preparation for their new Qashqai line. The investment, which will provide the Sunderland branch with a new XL press line, has been praised by the North East Chamber of Commerce. A spokeswoman for the North East Chamber […]
Anarchy in the U.K. – Antifa protest Boris Johnson’s Sunderland cabinet
Anti-facist protests were spotted outside of Sunderland’s Glass Centre upon the arrival of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his cabinet. Johnson and major members of the cabinet meet ahead of the impending Brexit day deadline, mere hours until the United Kingdom officially leave the European Union. One protestor in particular, […]
Vicar leads protest against Boris Johnson’s North East visit
Written by Ben Robinson, Keiron Ringwood & Jonathan Eddom With the news of Boris Johnson’s surprise visit to Sunderland’s National Glass Centre, protestors gathered outside to voice their displeasure with the UK’s imminent departure from the European Union. Leading the protests was Sunderland University’s chaplain, Chris Howson. In an exclusive […]
Boris Johnson marks Brexit Day with historic cabinet meeting in Sunderland
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chose Sunderland as the destination for his cabinet meeting on the day Britain is set to leave the EU. Members of his cabinet travelled up the country by train, while the PM chose to fly separately to the North East. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, and Leader […]
PM Boris Johnson arrives in Sunderland for cabinet meeting
The Prime Minister is holding a meeting in The National Glass Centre as the countdown to Brexit has begun. The UK is preparing to leave the EU at 11pm tonight. SRNews got exclusive footage of Johnson entering The National Glass Centre. By Owen Valente and Niamh Marron
PM Boris Johnson and cabinet meeting in Sunderland today to mark Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hold a cabinet meeting in Sunderland today – as the UK prepares leave the EU. On the historic Brexit day, Boris Johnson is set to host a cabinet meeting at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland – the first city to vote […]