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Sam Honey

Sam Honey


Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

With a total debt estimated at close to £1 Trillion, the U.K. Higher Edication sector could be in turmoil, especially with the threat of Brexit.
Andy Burnham issues warning over UK’s asylum policy

Andy Burnham issues warning over UK’s asylum policy

The Mayor’s intervention comes as the policy continues to have serious effects for the North of England
City on the edge of the knockout stages after demolishing Shakthar

City on the edge of the knockout stages after demolishing Shakthar

Pep Guardiola’s team wrapped up a third victory in four Champions League games, with a display of sheer attacking class

Manchester City Women cruise past Liverpool to close gap on WSL leaders

The Citizens extended their unbeaten record this season with a dominant second-half display
Trump seizes narrative of victory as Republicans retain Senate majority

Trump seizes narrative of victory as Republicans retain Senate majority

The Democrats flipped the House of Representatives, but American politics remains bitterly divided as the Republicans extended their Senate advantage
Parliament calls for re-introduction of means-tested grants

Parliament calls for re-introduction of means-tested grants

The parliamentary select committee has recommended the reversal of the policy that scrapped grants in 2016.
Grassroots Football at serious risk due to funding cuts, warns Mayor

Grassroots Football at serious risk due to funding cuts, warns Mayor

Andy Burnham has issued a plea to save grassroots-level football and criticised the Premier League for failing to meet its funding commitments in the area
Five and Counting: History-maker Hamilton secures title at Mexican Grand Prix

Five and Counting: History-maker Hamilton secures title at Mexican Grand Prix

In a season of domination in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton has shrugged off impressive competition from Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari to cement his status as one of the industry’s true legends, writes Sam Honey.
Designs revealed for 200th anniversary Peterloo Memorial

Designs revealed for 200th anniversary Peterloo Memorial

The first dedicated monument to the tragedy will be unveiled in August 2019
Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

The Mayor has called for the council to be handed greater jurisdiction over Manchester’s transport system amid an ongoing crisis
Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Oxford’s Chris Gosden has led calls to tackle the crippling uncertainty for UK Institutions
Live Review: WHP Vs. Motion

Live Review: WHP Vs. Motion

The 13th show in this year’s Warehouse Project calendar was a diverse mix of techno trendsetters, from the German influences of Chris Liebing and Pan-Pot to rave icon Alan Fitzpatrick reports Sam Honey
UCU strike off as UoM members fall short of threshold

UCU strike off as UoM members fall short of threshold

UCU strike over pay unlikely to go ahead as only 7 institutions reach required turnout.
Financial struggles put third of students at mental health risk

Financial struggles put third of students at mental health risk

With monthly student budgets reaching up to £1200, mental health issues are fast becoming grave consequences of financing a degree
UEFA Nations League Round-up: England

UEFA Nations League Round-up: England

As the Nation League returns for matchday 2 and 3, England faced two tough away games against Croatia and Spain
Victory at the Shanghai Masters: Djokovic’s resurgence

Victory at the Shanghai Masters: Djokovic’s resurgence

Novak Djokovic has reversed his miserable start to 2018, securing his fourth title of the year in China
Hamilton has eyes on the prize after victory at Suzuka

Hamilton has eyes on the prize after victory at Suzuka

The Mercedes driver is edging ever-closer to a fifth F1 Championship
Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Sir Anton Muscatelli has attacked politicians over the uncertainty of an EU exit
Universities target ‘superstar’ professors in bid to boost research rankings

Universities target ‘superstar’ professors in bid to boost research rankings

Big-name professors are being recruited in a ‘transfer-market’ like system, according to new research on the impact of government research rankings
José Mourinho at Manchester United: The impossible mission?

José Mourinho at Manchester United: The impossible mission?

The two-time Champions League winner has never been one for compromising his methods – but is time running out for the Mourinho style of play?