In the Autumn Statement today, George Osborne has revealed that the UK economy is growing but the job of recovery was “not yet done”.
The chancellor said growth is "significantly more than forecast" with expected growth more than doubling from 0.6% to 1.4%. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts that with growth at current levels the country will no longer be in debt by 2018-2019. Osborne also warned of further cuts to service and acknowledged the affect to families : "The hard work of the British people is paying off and we will not squander their efforts...
The students and staff of Exeter University will be putting on their annual Christmas craft fair tomorrow (Friday 6th December) in the Forum building, from 12-4pm.
Come along and support your friends, colleagues, staff and the university in their largest event so far. Music and food and a Farmer's Market will be on-site too!
Exhibitors include:
- Mehndi~B - a freelance henna artist who specialises in the application of beautiful, traditional designs as well as the supply of henna starter kits.
- Stunning individual paintings and images produced by Jo Thomas...
Judges have ruled that the Devon-based marine who shot and killed an injured prisoner will be publicly named as Sgt. Alexander Blackman.
Three of the UK's most senior judges made the ruling this morning and say that the two acquitted marines should also be named.
Lawyers defending the 5 servicemen involved in the case have argued that naming the defendants will put their families at risk of retaliation from terrorists.
There have been concerns however that the Marines remaining named goes against the British legal principles of open justice.
John Lewis are trying to contact Faith, a 5-year-old girl who wrote to the store to apologise for accidently breaking a Christmas bauble.
In a hand-written note to the John Lewis store in Cambridge Faith wrote: “To John Lewis, Cambridge. I’m sorry I broke a Christmas bauble on Saturday. It cost two pounds. Here is the money for it. Sorry again” and signed the letter “Faith, aged five”.
She also attached two £1 coins and drew a self-portrait.
The store manger published the letter on Twitter and has started a #findfaith hash tag to thank the girl.
The date at which someone must be 68 to draw a state pension has been brought forward by around 10 years.
The change to be announced today as part of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn statement will see the current scheduled date to be forward from 2046 to sometime in the mid-2030s.
Many commentators expect that the state pension age will rise again to 69 by the late 2040s and to 70 shortly after that.
The recent changes will affect people aged in their 40s while further changes could see people in their 20s work until in their 70s.
Phase One of Exeter Rugby Club’s multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium is to begin early in the New Year, officials have today confirmed. After months of behind the scenes activity, including raising in excess of £7.5m through the Exeter Chiefs 2020 Bond, the green light has now been given for the planned works to begin. Earlier this year the Chiefs unveiled their ambitious, long-term plans to transform Sandy Park into a state-of-the-art stadium that would not only see the ground capacity double to that of 20,600 – but also involve the building of three new...
Cornwall’s longest-established film and television company, Three S Films, have chosen Exeter for their new office, after being commissioned to produce a video encouraging businesses to relocate to the city.
The Penzance production company has worked extensively in Exeter, for clients including the University of Exeter and Exeter City Council.
Three S Films realised that Exeter would be the ideal location for their new premises after working with big-name city businesses like John Lewis, Michael Caines and ATASS on their latest project.
Exeter Chiefs lock Will Carrick-Smith has today joined Championship leaders London Welsh on a short-term loan deal. Keen to get the imposing 6ft 11in, 125kg forward some game time, the Chiefs were happy to oblige to the request of the Exiles who are keen to bolster their options in the second row. Having spent the summer playing Down Under with Australian club side Randwick, the 21-year-old has not only featured for the Braves in this season’s A League competition, but he was named twice for the Chiefs in their recent LV= Cup games against Harlequins and Bath. Head coach Rob Baxter said: “...
The government has announced that children in care will be able to stay with foster families until they turn 21.
Young people in care will still be able stay with foster families after they turn 18, following a new legal duty for councils to provide support.
£40 million over the next three years has been set aside to help local authorities provide the required financial support to foster families.
Edward Timpson, whose own family fostered nearly 90 children, said: “I know from the many foster children I grew up with how crucial it is for them to be given sufficient...
As forecasters predict a freezing cold winter ahead two Devon charities have linked together to help those most in need. Hundreds of people across the county are faced with hardship and unable to heat their own homes – but the charities are offering a lifeline and they need support from local people. The Surviving Winter Appeal, which has been launched by Devon Community Foundation in partnership with Devon Citizens Advice Bureau, aims to match vulnerable and older people in need with those who can help. Organisers of the scheme are appealing to people who do not need some, or all, of...
