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...

Sheffield Action Group start petition against ‘anti-refugee legislation”

by Rebecca McPhillips | Feb 16, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield based action group has launched a petition calling on the council to challenge the government regarding migrant and asylum seeker rights.  South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) began to circulate the campaign earlier this week....

NHS Strikes 2023: Sheffield Ambulance paramedics strikes for salary rise

by Keator Cheng | Feb 10, 2023 | News, Politics

Ambulance Service in Yorkshire have been affected as members of the UNISON union took part in industrial action asking for a proper pay rise. Ambulance staff will be on strike from 10am to 10pm on Friday across Yorkshire including Sheffield. Unison is urging the...