Sky-high inflation and interest rates impacting Sheffield locals

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Inflation rates have hit 40-year highs, and interest rates have been raised to their highest level in 15 years. As well as individuals, businesses have been affected through wider implications on the economy, with people cutting back on spending as a result of the...

Where, when and how do I vote? All you need to know about the Sheffield local elections

by Adam Husicka | Mar 31, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Elections are just around the corner for large parts of the UK, including Sheffield. Here’s a full run down of what to expect and how to prepare. When are the elections? The local elections will be held on Thursday 4th of May 2023, with polling stations open...

How will Rishi Sunaks propositions impact the homeless in Sheffield?

by admin | Mar 30, 2023 | Charity, Community, Politics

This Monday Rishi Sunak announced his plans to crack down on anti-social behaviour and tackle ‘nuisance begging.’ The propositions would see police and local authorities having further powers to confront people who are causing a ‘nuisance on the street’ which includes...

Teacher Strikes paused for talks: Here’s what you need to know 

by Talia Keane | Mar 17, 2023 | Culture, Education, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Teaching unions have confirmed that they will not announce any new strike dates for two weeks. The unions have agreed on a fortnight-long pause to allow for government talks. A joint statement from the Government and the education unions said: “In order for talks to...

Ukrainian socialist feminists set to speak out at Sheffield event as part of UK tour

by Yim Wun Wan | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Two Ukrainian socialist feminist activists will visit Sheffield tomorrow to celebrate International Women’s Week. Comrades Rukh Gulenok and Kateryna (Bri) Kostrova, members of Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi, will speak alongside local trade...

Amnesty’s University of Sheffield branch hits back at the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

by Hannah Auld | Feb 23, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Amnesty Youth’s latest campaign saw students petitioning to halt the NorthernIreland legacy and Reconciliation bill, in a desperate effort to prevent complicitGovernment action. On the 22nd of February, members of Sheffield Universities Amnesty branchwere seen...