A group of economists has questioned UK assertions that a “black hole” in the public finances will need to be filled with austerity measures and tax rises. The Progressive Economy Forum, which campaigns to end austerity, claims that the £50bn “hole” disappears entirely if the debts are calculated differently. The
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South Staffordshire College has been granted planning permission from Tamworth Borough Council to move forward with plans to relocate its Tamworth College into the heart of the town centre. The new Tamworth College will be built by St. Editha’s Square where the former Co-op building was located. It is hoped
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A masters course which aims to put Stoke-on-Trent on the map as a leading city for innovation and wealth creation has launched at Staffordshire University.
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Business commuters could have smoother journeys to work thanks to road repair trials carried out by Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams. An innovative patching machine which heats up the road and allows maintenance to be carried out in extremely cold weather has been tested in the south of the county.
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