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GCSE gap between rich and poor students widens
Government figures indicate that youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds are falling further behind.
Is the BBC good value for money?
We present the arguments for and against the license fee.
Third patient in the UK tests positive for coronavirus
The patient – who is on their way to a specialist centre – did not contract the virus in the UK.
Stanley Johnson reports Chinese concerns on lack of contact from PM over coronavirus
The PM’s father sent an email to officials, and, accidentally, the BBC, after meeting the Chinese ambassador.
Former BBC chairman’s message to Government: British people love the broadcaster
Lord Grade was chairman of the corporation between 2004 and 2006.
Record number of anti-Semitic hate incidents reported to charity
The Community Security Trust said it received 1,805 reports of incidents in 2019.
Harry and Meghan were ‘driven out’, actor Brian Cox says
The Succession star praised the Queen.
Order to fly Union flag for Prince Andrew’s birthday branded ‘crass’
Andrew stepped down from royal public life in November.
British Asians speak of racism and alienation since coronavirus outbreak
People are reportedly staying away from Chinatown in London and moving away from British Asians on the tube.