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Higher education is for everyone, despite Rachel Reeves’ best efforts

Higher education is for everyone, despite Rachel Reeves’ best efforts

Changes to student loan repayments will force students to evaluate university as a personal financial investment, threatening to make university even more exclusive
A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

The 2025 Budget might provide some boons, but it won’t level the playing field for regional competition
A Budget Overshadowed: How an OBR Leak Shaped Reeves’ Toughest Week Yet

A Budget Overshadowed: How an OBR Leak Shaped Reeves’ Toughest Week Yet

Rachel Reeves’ November Budget sought to stabilise public finances and cut child poverty, but its impact was eclipsed by a major OBR leak that triggered fierce political fallout
The US Government Shutdown

The US Government Shutdown

Stalemate as neither the Republicans and the Democrats have reached an agreement on budget spending – leading to a government shutdown
University round-up: budget cuts, staff strikes, and medical breakthroughs

University round-up: budget cuts, staff strikes, and medical breakthroughs

Here’s your run-down on the latest news at other universities you may have missed
Transport across the North West set to improve, with journey times reduced

Transport across the North West set to improve, with journey times reduced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has targeted North West railways and roads as catalysts for economic improvement, outlined in her Autumn Budget
Budget-friendly Christmas present ideas

Budget-friendly Christmas present ideas

With the ongoing cost of living crisis putting strain on students, here are some budget-friendly gift ideas so you can enjoy the holiday season
Flowers and Free Prints: How to decorate your student room on a budget

Flowers and Free Prints: How to decorate your student room on a budget

Feel like your student room needs sprucing up? Here are some great ways to decorate your room without breaking the bank!
The sustainable student: Five ways to be environmentally conscious on a budget

The sustainable student: Five ways to be environmentally conscious on a budget

Being sustainable as a student doesn’t have to break the bank – here are five ways that you can be a greener student in Manchester
Tory Party Conference 2022: Governing the state – or just a state?

Tory Party Conference 2022: Governing the state – or just a state?

The Tory Party Conference was a disaster for Liz Truss’ government. Can she repair her broken party? It doesn’t seem so
Watch Haaland live for under £15! Sports tickets on a budget

Watch Haaland live for under £15! Sports tickets on a budget

Manchester may be home to world-leading professional sports teams, but you can watch them without world-leading prices
Grand design your home on a budget

Grand design your home on a budget

Transform your student space with these tops tips, ranging from plants and prints to nifty storage solutions.
Come fly with me: The cheapest student holidays

Come fly with me: The cheapest student holidays

Hoping to leave behind your uni deadlines and house drama? Here are 5 cheap places you can escape to
Accounting for style #10 – Serial spender on a budget

Accounting for style #10 – Serial spender on a budget

For the month of October, an English Literature student tries to curb her spending habits and stick to a budget. Will she manage?
Let’s Get Away: Amsterdam

Let’s Get Away: Amsterdam

We’re off to Amsterdam to explore the winding canals and museums, all on a student budget – let’s get away!
Let’s Get Away: Bologna

Let’s Get Away: Bologna

We’re escaping to Bologna, as travel writer Phoebe Moore shares some of her favourite places to visit
Sustainable and affordable fashion brands

Sustainable and affordable fashion brands

With approximately £140 million worth of clothing going to landfill every year, it’s clear that sustainable fashion is necessary and it doesn’t have to be expensive
Sustainable and affordable beauty brands

Sustainable and affordable beauty brands

Being sustainable can be expensive but these brands are trying to make it easier for you, especially if you’re on a tight budget
Let’s Get Away: Lisbon

Let’s Get Away: Lisbon

Our travel feature returns as this week we explore Lisbon and share recommendations for a student-friendly weekend getaway
Let’s Get Away: Madrid

Let’s Get Away: Madrid

Weekend getaways can be the perfect way to relax and reset, this week we explore Madrid and share some recommendations