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‘Growing disparity’ between A-Level students from wealthy and working-class backgrounds
The attainment gap for the top grades between the north and south of England continues to be larger than it was before the pandemic, figures show.
‘Rude’: Education Secretary faces backlash after A-level remarks
“I think the comments from the Secretary of State are incredibly rude and dismissive."
Outrage as Sunak hopes to meet Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
The Prime Minister has been warned that he should not be ‘rolling out the red carpet’ to Mohammed bin Salman.
Fans recall Sean Lock’s most outrageous joke two years on from his death
One of the greatest to ever do it.
Motorcyclists to protest against ‘cash grab’ Ulez expansion
Riders will gather at six locations around London before descending on Surrey’s Box Hill on Sunday.
Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel
Proceedings were opened against the suspects after the vessel got into difficulty and sank off Sangatte on August 12, according to judicial sources.
Police officer charged with rape and misconduct in public office
Police Constable James Murray was arrested on Wednesday and immediately suspended from duty.
Hundreds of red phone boxes up for community ‘adoption’
Since BT introduced its Adopt a Kiosk programme in 2008, more than 7,200 phone boxes have been taken on by communities across the UK for just £1 each.
Sir Michael Parkinson’s most memorable interviews
His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for more than a decade.