What is the future for Erasmus students after Brexit?
Q. I’m a French Erasmus student in Dundee (Scotland) for the semester. I’m supposed to be here until the end of May. However, if the UK parliament can’t negotiate with the EU, what is going to happen?...
View ArticleMajor Northern Powerhouse summit brings political and business leaders...
The Northern Powerhouse is set to be fuelled further at a major conference. The Great Northern Conference 2019 in Leeds will feature Northern Powerhouse pioneers former Chancellor of the Exchequer...
View ArticleHelp to look after your children’s mental health
It’s widely known that children who feel nurtured and safe will not only learn better but feel better too,but it’s sometimes easy to overlook as teachers grapple with the every-day demands of the...
View ArticleShould I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid?
Q. I have received reminders to renew my EHIC 111.Will there still be a reciprocal right to treatment whilst in other European countries if Brexit ever gets completed? Is it worth my while to pay to...
View ArticleAll you need to know about international driving permits
If you want to drive abroad if a no-deal Brexit goes ahead then you may need an International Driving Permit.Here's all you need to know about what to do:* On Friday, February 1, the AA and RAC stopped...
View ArticleWill flights be delayed or cancelled after Brexit?
Many people already have their summer holidays booked, but questions over if flights will go ahead as planned after March 29 are on everyone's lips.easyJet has released a statement to calm any concerns...
View ArticleConcerns raised about insulin supplies after Brexit
A diabetes charity has raised concerns that Brexit may impact on the availability of life-saving insulin supplies.The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) said people with the condition using insulin...
View ArticleTo move or not to move? That is the Brexit question
The countdown to Brexit on March 29 is speeding up, so what should people who want to move house do?Should people hold off putting those for sale signs up until the summer?A study by the HomeOwners...
View ArticleDo you and your family have questions about Brexit?
With just 46 days to go, you might have some questions about how Brexit is going to affect you, your family and your community.We are here to help, by investigating a variety of topics that our readers...
View ArticleWill UK workers lose their rights and entitlements after Brexit?
The EU is responsible for a lot of laws regarding workers' rights.This includes equal pay, the European Working Time Directive, health and safety in the workplace, annual leave and maternity pay. Will...
View ArticleBrexit and data protection - will firms still have to comply with the new EU...
Rules around how businesses and organisations can use, collect and store your personal data are currently regulated at an EU-level under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).This was brought...
View ArticleHow Brexit will affect each ingredient of the full English breakfast
The typical full English breakfast might include sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans, hash browns and toast. Here’s how Brexit could effect the UK’s most important meal of the...
View ArticleJD Wetherspoon favours more UK products as we move towards Brexit
As we barrel towards Brexit, some firms are making moves to ensure business continues as usual.Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has already increased its range of drinks from UK and non-EU producers across its...
View ArticleHow the UK Visas and Immigration department is preparing for Brexit
My husband is Japanese. We have to re-apply for his spouse visa in September.It expires after 2.5 years and costs about £1,400 each time. How’s the immigration department preparing for Brexit? I...
View ArticleDon't fall foul of new passport rules for travelling to EU
I renewed my passport two years ago, will I have to apply for another replacement when we eventually leave the European UnionA. This is a popular question where Brexit is concerned.The answer is that...
View ArticleWorrying statistics show 1,470 died in Yorkshire over the winter because of...
Fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA), has released worrying new figures showing 4,900 excess winter deaths in the Yorkshire and Humber region last winter, with 1,470 vulnerable people...
View ArticleUnderstanding the transition period in the case of a no deal Brexit
Will there still be a transition period if we leave the EU without a deal?No - if there is no deal there's no transition period. The transition period was set up as part of the EU Withdrawal Agreement....
View ArticleCE marking after Brexit
The current CE safety certificate symbol, which shows consumers that an item meets legal requirements, belongs to the EU.To prepare for a no-deal scenario, the UK government has drawn up a new logo,...
View ArticleThe top six questions people are asking Google about Brexit
We've taken a look at the top six topics people have been Googling in relation to Brexit.Here's the answers to your questions:What is the new Brexit Party and how do I join?The Brexit Party was...
View ArticleCrossing borders with your dog after Brexit
If I am staying in pet friendly accommodation in the Republic of Ireland after Brexit will I still be able to take my dog across the border from Northern Ireland?A. The answer to this all depends on...
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