Some may have found it a relief when it was announced on Christmas Eve that a withdrawal deal had been reached between the UK government and the EU. However, among other key promises, Erasmus was left out of the deal. This surprised many with it only being last January that Boris Johnson said that there was no “threat to the
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Coronavirus has come to reveal the inequality in our society in numerous ways. One of the most pressing consequences is the increase in levels of poverty which have been exacerbated through the mass redundancies and inadequate levels of benefits available to support people who have lost their jobs. With schools being shut to the majority of students, the government came
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The “stay at home” message won’t stick unless people can be supported to put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, and ensure their home is well heated. The financial plan for this lockdown is as important as the public health messaging – and the government needs to start with an increase to Statutory Sick Pay. Boris
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This month, starting 18th November and finishing 20th December, it is UK Disability History Month, and today is in fact the International Day of Disabled Persons. This article is the first instalment in the UK Disability History Month, and will explore access to education for individuals who are disabled, and the barriers that they face. Barriers that restrict access to education
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Lots of people from all across the political spectrum would have been waiting in anticipation for Wednesday’s spending review and how it will affect our economy. Read what was announced and what it really means below: 1. State of the economy We all knew that the economy would be in a bad state but not many could have foreseen the
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