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Couples face IVF ‘postcode lottery’ – report

Couples face IVF ‘postcode lottery’ – report

‘Vast’ differences in provision have been found.

University admissions ‘need overhaul to avoid inaccurate predicted grades’

University admissions ‘need overhaul to avoid inaccurate predicted grades’

High-achieving pupils in comprehensive schools more likely to be underpredicted at A-level compared to grammar and private schools peers.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Pendle, Oldham and Preston are among the places recording a rise.

Questions over use of RAF plane to monitor migrant crossings

Questions over use of RAF plane to monitor migrant crossings

A former RAF pilot said the work of a Atlas A400M could be carried out at a ‘fraction of the cost’ by other aircraft.

Gandhi’s glasses found ‘hanging out of letterbox’ to fetch thousands at auction

Gandhi’s glasses found ‘hanging out of letterbox’ to fetch thousands at auction

The early 20th century spectacles worn by the civil rights leader has reached a pre-sale bid of £50,000.

Russian billionaire’s son must explain what happened to £13m, says judge

Russian billionaire’s son must explain what happened to £13m, says judge

Temur Akhmedov’s mother, Tatiana Akhmedova, is fighting for nearly £450 million she is owed by his father, Farkhad Akhmedov.

Scottish Secretary: New UK Government hub highlights PM’s support for union

Scottish Secretary: New UK Government hub highlights PM’s support for union

Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh will become the office for about 3,000 staff.

CCTV released in racially-aggravated attack on NHS worker

CCTV released in racially-aggravated attack on NHS worker

The 21-year-old victim was struck by a car and racially abused during an incident in Bristol.

Inmate seriously injured as prison van collides with lorry

Inmate seriously injured as prison van collides with lorry

Two escort officers and a prisoner, believed to be 29, have been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Man accused of freezer murders had history of abusing partners, court told

Man accused of freezer murders had history of abusing partners, court told

Zahid Younis had previously been jailed for unlawful sexual activity with a child, and was put on the sex offenders’ register.

Sturgeon apologises to pupils over controversial exam results

Sturgeon apologises to pupils over controversial exam results

The First Minister said not all children will be expected to appeal against their grades.

Son jailed for life over brutal murder of father

Son jailed for life over brutal murder of father

Stephen Gallagher, 55, stabbed his father Thomas, 76, more than a dozen times after a row over broadband speed.

Lockdown restrictions have impacted men’s mental health – Samaritans

Lockdown restrictions have impacted men’s mental health – Samaritans

A campaign by the charity aims to prevent men from reaching crisis point.

Village says final farewell to former TV presenter

Village says final farewell to former TV presenter

Brian Black died last week after his car entered the water in Strangford, Co Down

Maths developed by Alan Turing used to understand bird behaviour

Maths developed by Alan Turing used to understand bird behaviour

Researchers used the method to study why flocks of long-tailed tits segregate themselves into different parts of the landscape.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

More than 167,000 major job cuts have been announced since the pandemic started.

Universities told to hold places for students appealing over A-level grades

Universities told to hold places for students appealing over A-level grades

It comes amid fears that pupils could miss out on degree places if exam boards take a long time to process challenges.

More than a thousand drivers still on road despite having 12 points or more

More than a thousand drivers still on road despite having 12 points or more

The information was published in response to an FOI request by the Liberal Democrats.

Expecting the worst: A-Level pupils voice fairness worries as results day looms

Expecting the worst: A-Level pupils voice fairness worries as results day looms

Results will be based on predicted grades and school data as exams could not be taken.

Exam results moderation ‘disgraceful’, says Scottish Secretary

Exam results moderation ‘disgraceful’, says Scottish Secretary

Alister Jack said the UK Government is ‘very aware’ of the anger from pupils and parents ahead of the release of results in England.

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