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17th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Jargon Buster: Cutting through the confusing language

Brexit is a confusing time. So much has happened since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016. There are new stories surrounding...

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16th January 2019 | By Andrew Wong

Students studying abroad express their thoughts on how will Brexit impact them

In June of 2016 there would be a debate on the UK’s constant membership within the European Union (EU). This ended with the extremely close...

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16th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Opinion: What has the EU ever done for us?

Apart from investment in: farming, research, arts and culture, young people, growth and jobs and health care, what have the EU ever done for us?! The...

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16th January 2019 | By Mia Abeyawardene

Young people in Britain campaign for a second Brexit referendum

Last October, hundreds of thousands of people marched to parliament in London, campaigning for a second Brexit vote. Many argue that in 2016, when the...

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15th January 2019 | By [email protected]

1975: The first referendum

The first national referendum about the UK’s relationship with Europe took place 41 years ago and began the process towards ‘ever-closer-union’ between the UK and...

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15th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Timeline: Key events in the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union

Brexit: It’s the word that has been on everybody’s lips for the past few years. In fact, the political buzzword used to describe the UK’s impending...

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14th January 2019 | By Elizabeth Harrison

Opinion: Should 16-17 year olds have a say on Brexit?

As the due date for the UK to leave the EU draws close this year and a pressure for a second referendum is mounting, Manchester...

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11th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Activist erect billboards under Russian GRU guise

A group of activists disguised as Russian GRU agents have claimed responsibility for a series of satirical billboards which have appeared throughout Manchester. 

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7th January 2019 | By [email protected]

Manchester activists join nationwide refugee solidarity demonstration

Manchester Stand up to Racism held a demonstration in St Peter’s square as part of a nationwide solidarity protest in support of refugees. Members of...

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1st January 2019 | By dave porter

Manchester city centre on alert after ‘horrific’ terror attack at Victoria Station leaves couple in hospital with serious stab injuries

A 25-year-old man has been detained in custody following what police have described as a ‘terrorist’ incident in Victoria Station last night. The attack just...

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31st December 2018 | By R.McCourt

New Research shows that one in five 18-24-year olds have contracted an STI from someone they met online.

In the modern era of love and romance, having a relationship with someone you met online is a normal occurrence. Across campus there will be...

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27th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

New global survey sets out to highlight and tackle corruption within business

When asked "Does your company have a formal policy on anti bribery and corruption?" a total of 19% of respondents had answered “no” with a further 10% answering that they "didn’t know". 

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27th December 2018 | By Sophia Khan

University student campaigns for e-cigs to be prescribed on the NHS

A final year student at Manchester Metropolitan University has set up a campaign calling for e-cigarettes to be prescribed by the NHS. Farhad Hussain, 21,...

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24th December 2018 | By Michael Daniels

You cheap lousy… is Fairytale of New York too offensive for radio?

Christmas songs clog up the chart toward the end of November leading up to Christmas. One of the most popular songs around this time of...

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22nd December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ a possibility in Manchester following ‘harassment’ allegations against anti-abortion group

Pro-choice campaigners are pushing for a ‘buffer zone’ to be set up outside a Manchester abortion clinic to protect vulnerable women from ‘harassment’ by anti-abortion...

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19th December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

‘Major implications’ nationwide as police crackdown on protests following three arrests at a fracking site

A police crackdown on anti-fracking demonstrations could have ‘major implications’ for protests nationwide, according to a leading academic. Dr William Jackson, lecturer in criminology at...

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17th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

Medicinal Cannabis has been legal for over a month now but doctors are still hesitant to prescribe it.

It’s been over a full month since the U.K Parliament legislated on November 1st for the use of medical cannabis on prescription, however doctors are...

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14th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Student Safe campaign aims to reduce student related crime

The years spent at university can be the more exciting, formative and inspiring time of anyone life. Whether it’s creating new relationships, developing independence or...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

MMU sport societies given cash by Revolution after boycotting the club

MMU Sports Societies have been given cash incentives and free food after boycotting Revolution nightclub in the town centre. The sport students started the boycott of...

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14th December 2018 | By Danielle Wroe

Thousands march to central Manchester for the unveiling of Emmeline Pankhurst statue

Spirits were high today in Manchester as people gathered to march to St Peter’s Square to mark the unveiling of a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst. Today...