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Durham farmers outside Durham County Council

Durham Council urges government to Stop the Family Farm Tax

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

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Company start-ups in Northumberland hit record high

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP backs the creation of an Armed Forces Commissioner

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

‘The truth matters’ - MP backs Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Shields residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Shields residents...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

HC-One’s Needham Court Care Home

Residents at Jarrow care home enjoy MP visit

South Shields Town Hall.

Petition launched to make council ‘more democratic and transparent’

Kate Osborne MP champions businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, has called on the government to give members of the public a voice as part of bus service reforms.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP welcomes the support for miners in Labours’ Budget

South Shields Town Hall.

Review into special responsibility allowances to take place in 2025

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

EF100 survey results

A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...
A recent survey revealed that 87.8% of franchisors who entered the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards* said they do not have faith in the current government to do what’s best for small businesses.
Katie Hailes

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the first Budget of the new Labour government on Wednesday, October 30.

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck on Labour’s first Budget

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon.

Leader of South Tyneside Council ‘welcomes’ the Labour first Budget

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: lessons for the new gover...

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill
Labour MP Kate Osborne applauds the groundbreaking Employment Rights Bill, aiming to benefit millions by reshaping the workplace and enhancing workers' rights.
Kate Osborne MP

Campaigners are once again pushing for the Pickwick Arms, in Biddick Hall, South Shields, to be either brought back into use or demolished.

Council urged to step in to end running saga over 'eyesore' pub

Andrew Little, partner at Begbies Traynor in the North East

Record number of North East businesses pushed to the brink of financial collapse

Councillors back campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The motion will go before South Tyneside Council on Thursday.

Motion for winter fuel payment policy reversal debated

Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Starmer told North East can 'lead UK in offshore wind'

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, has called on the government to give members of the public a voice as part of bus service reforms.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP advocates for community input in bus services

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

Kate Osborne MP reflects on Labour’s first 100 days in Government

Councillor Jane Carter, Labour cabinet member for governance, finance and corporate services, gave a report on South Tyneside Council's budget.

South Tyneside Council predicts massive £7.7million budget hole

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

Emma Lewell-Buck on the government’s commitment to improving the NHS

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Kate Osborne in the Houses of Parliament.

Kate Osborne: Why this government is already 'delivering change'

Councillors have appointed 10 ‘independent representatives’ to council scrutiny committees to help "enhance accountability, transparency and informed decision-making".

Council appoints six 'independent' reps to scrutinise decisions

Emma Lewell-Buck MP addresses the rental market in the UK.

Emma Lewell-Buck backs plans to help renters across South Tyneside

Councillors call for clampdown on irresponsible dog ownership

Kate Osborne abstained from the Winter Fuel Allowance cut vote - and she's explained why.

Kate Osborne 'opposed' Winter Fuel Allowance cut despite abstention

Kate Osborne (left) and Emma Lewell-Buck retained their seats in the 2024 general election.

'No backbone' - readers react to our MPs 'vote' on winter fuel pay cut

"Bus revolution" hopes to change public transport across region

South Shields Town Hall.

Council bosses reinforce commitment to save people from modern slavery

South Shields Town Hall.

Council leaders agree next steps for 'local plan' for the borough

Falkirk Council is giving people a chance to have their say on whether the primary school should be closed or not (Picture: Submitted)

KATE OSBORNE MP: Together we will eradicate child poverty in the North East

Councillor receives 'formal censure' and email restrictions

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