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GCSE and A-level results expected to be higher this summer after exams cancelled

GCSE and A-level results expected to be higher this summer after exams cancelled

Many schools and colleges were more optimistic with grades as teachers ‘want to do their best for their students’

Driving tests resume in England on Wednesday with huge backlog

Driving tests resume in England on Wednesday with huge backlog

Candidates are being urged to ensure they have ‘had enough practice’ before taking the test.

‘Significant link’ between living alone and dementia risk, study suggests

‘Significant link’ between living alone and dementia risk, study suggests

The researchers reviewed evidence from 12 studies in seven countries in Europe and Asia, concerning 21,666 people aged over 55.

More could be done to suppress spread of coronavirus before winter – expert

More could be done to suppress spread of coronavirus before winter – expert

One case in a million ought to be a stated goal or at least an aspiration, Sir Venki Ramakrishnan said.

Exotic spider found in shipment of chairs that arrived in UK from China

Exotic spider found in shipment of chairs that arrived in UK from China

A Huntsman spider is venomous but not harmful to humans.

Last year was ‘best ever’ for UK publishing industry

Last year was ‘best ever’ for UK publishing industry

Exports accounted for 59% of total sales for publishers.

Pompeo and Johnson discuss China as tensions mount with Beijing

Pompeo and Johnson discuss China as tensions mount with Beijing

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Impact of Russian media and ‘troll’ accounts on Brexit vote ‘not fully assessed’

Impact of Russian media and ‘troll’ accounts on Brexit vote ‘not fully assessed’

The ISC’s report found the Government did not properly consider whether Moscow could interfere in the Brexit referendum until after the event.

BBC should not just reflect views of ‘metropolitan bubbles’, says minister

BBC should not just reflect views of ‘metropolitan bubbles’, says minister

Culture minister John Whittingdale also expressed ‘considerable sympathy’ with Tory calls to reform how the BBC is funded.

Supreme Court asked to decide whether Uber drivers are workers

Supreme Court asked to decide whether Uber drivers are workers

Uber operating companies appealed to the Supreme Court after losing three rounds of a legal battle with drivers.

Tributes to ‘amazing’ Navy sailor who died in motorway crash

Tributes to ‘amazing’ Navy sailor who died in motorway crash

Chief Petty Officer Keith “Paddy” Ross died in the accident on the M275 in Portsmouth.

Charles praises GP surgeries for their ‘heroic work’ during pandemic

Charles praises GP surgeries for their ‘heroic work’ during pandemic

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, as Charles and Camilla are known in the county, have spent a second day touring the West Country.

Leaving out social care staff and nurses from public sector pay rises ‘shocking’

Leaving out social care staff and nurses from public sector pay rises ‘shocking’

One care provider group called the Government’s announcement a ‘kick in the teeth’.

UK airports ‘will suffer £4bn pandemic hit’, industry body warns

UK airports ‘will suffer £4bn pandemic hit’, industry body warns

The Airport Operators Association said nearly £2 billion was lost during lockdown.

Cecil Rhodes statue will remain outside Oxford college until at least next year

Cecil Rhodes statue will remain outside Oxford college until at least next year

A long-running campaign demanding the removal of the statue gained renewed attention amid the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud Englishman and proud honorary Irishman’

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud Englishman and proud honorary Irishman’

The World Cup winner’s grandchildren paid tribute to the man who managed Ireland on the biggest stage in their eulogy at his funeral service.

Windrush: Priti Patel promises full review of hostile environment policy

Windrush: Priti Patel promises full review of hostile environment policy

The Home Secretary made the commitment as she updated MPs on progress being made to address concerns raised about Home Office practices.

Lockdown highlighted digital divide in Britain, MPs told

Lockdown highlighted digital divide in Britain, MPs told

Industry experts warned that lack of access to good mobile and broadband connections left some people isolated.

Sturgeon open to inquiry on Russian interference in independence referendum

Sturgeon open to inquiry on Russian interference in independence referendum

The First Minister addressed the release of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report during the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Key findings from the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia report

Key findings from the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia report

The report was released after months of delay.

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