Currently student nurses and midwives receive an annual bursary from the NHS while they study - which they do not have to pay back and they don’t not have to pay tuition fees.
9 Th January, 2016 By: CHRIS SLATER Student nurses were left furious after George Osborne announced plans in November to scrap the NHS bursary Student mental health nurse Beth Byram at rally against changes to NHS bursary Dozens of nurses and junior doctors gathered at a rally to protest against changes to their conditions. […]
Manchester to have city-wide mayor
Exchequer, George Osborne, said: “This is a massive moment for the north of England and our plan to build the Northern Powerhouse. After several months of private discussions with local representatives from all three parties, I have reached agreement with the civic leaders of Greater Manchester to create the first metro-wide elected mayor outside of London.
“This will give Mancunians a powerful voice and bring practical improvements for local people, with better transport links, an Oyster-style travelcard, and more investment in skills and the city’s economy.”
