• Parliament

    Jeremy Hunt Delivers Long-Awaited Autumn Statement

    On Wednesday, the Chancellor the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the government’s Autumn Statement, with what was termed a focus on growth. The inflation reduction to 4.6% announced last week meant that the Conservatives felt there was an opportunity to cut taxes, due to economic headroom....
  • I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    Christmas is a time for giving, but the planet is facing a climate emergency and we, as consumers, are increasingly taking an introspective look at our contribution to climate change. Maybe it's time to make Christmas a little more green?...
  • Students rent costs rise by nearly a quarter in recent years

    According to figures from the National Union of Students and Unipol, weekly rent for student accommodation has risen by as much as 23% since 2009. The average student rent is as much as 85% of the the maximum student loan and grant available, leaving little money left for all...
  • Is Rent More Expensive in Nottingham Than Other University Cities?

    Impact Features writer Amina asks whether Nottingham is an expensive choice of city to study in… When my school friends and I were deciding on universities three years ago, many of us applied to similar institutions, yet most of us ended up completely spread out up and down the country. At...