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Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

24 June 2021

Gavin Williamson also called for the ‘unacceptable’ lowering of literacy standards in degree assessments to end.


Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

24 June 2021

He will be appointed to the board of trustees this September.


Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

24 June 2021

She said she was happy for her work to once again be placed in the gift shop.


New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

24 June 2021

The machine, developed by high-tech specialists Kromek, analyses 400 litres of air per minute.


UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

24 June 2021

The UK has made a formal request to extend the grace period for chilled meats crossing the Irish Sea.


Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

24 June 2021

HMS Defender was shadowed by Russian vessels and buzzed by jets as it passed through the Black Sea.


Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

24 June 2021

Restrictions will stop short of the total ban which was proposed last year, part of Boris Johnson’s efforts to tackle obesity.


Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

24 June 2021

The collection was brought back from India in 1766.


Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

24 June 2021

Flexible paid leave, a guide for managers to offer support, time off for medical appointments and emergency leave for workers are in the policy.


Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

24 June 2021

Thousands of football administrators could be spared quarantine rules in order to attend games at Wembley.


One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

24 June 2021

The high street retailer revealed a boost in sales despite Covid restrictions keeping customers away.


Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

24 June 2021

Jeff Stelling will walk four marathons in four days to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and remember friends Lloyd Pinder and Ray Clemence.


Longest ever Covid case as man tests positive for 305 days

Longest ever Covid case as man tests positive for 305 days

Longest ever Covid case as man tests positive for 305 days

24 June 2021

Dave Smith said he celebrated the news he was Covid negative with a bottle of champagne.


Two penguin chicks hatch at UK aquarium

Two penguin chicks hatch at UK aquarium

Two penguin chicks hatch at UK aquarium

24 June 2021

The pair of gentoo penguins were born to parents Ripley and Elton at Sea Life London Aquarium.


What the papers say – June 24

What the papers say – June 24

What the papers say – June 24

24 June 2021

The trial of a police officer over the death of a footballer, Russian jets and a psychic seagull feature on the front pages.


Jury considers verdict in trial of Pc accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson

Jury considers verdict in trial of Pc accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson

Jury considers verdict in trial of Pc accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson

23 June 2021

West Mercia Police Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assaulting the former footballer


Ban on unhealthy food adverts ‘headline chasing policies’

Ban on unhealthy food adverts ‘headline chasing policies’

Ban on unhealthy food adverts ‘headline chasing policies’

23 June 2021

Small businesses will be exempt from the ban, which is part of Boris Johnson’s efforts to tackle obesity.


Hope for holidaymakers as Government set to review foreign travel list

Hope for holidaymakers as Government set to review foreign travel list

Hope for holidaymakers as Government set to review foreign travel list

23 June 2021

Malta and the Balearic Islands are among a ‘handful’ of places being considered for quarantine-free trips, it has been reported.


Celebration of Philip’s life now available to visit at Windsor Castle

Celebration of Philip’s life now available to visit at Windsor Castle

Celebration of Philip’s life now available to visit at Windsor Castle

23 June 2021

The display features a series of timeless pieces marking key moments within the duke’s official duties.


Britney Spears demands end to conservatorship so she can have more children

Britney Spears demands end to conservatorship so she can have more children

Britney Spears demands end to conservatorship so she can have more children

23 June 2021

Spears delivered explosive testimony during a virtual hearing in Los Angeles.


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