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Student hit by long Covid wins university place after losing months of schooling
Jake Zibe’s headteacher at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle has praised him for battling through his health issues.
Tuition fees should rise to stop university ‘decline’ says think tank director
Students across the UK are waking up to their A-level results and are receiving their grades that will help progress them onto university.
Third group of hospital doctors in England warn of industrial action over pay
The BMA says specialist doctors will consider plans for an indicative ballot if an offer on pay is not made before September 20.
‘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.