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The “relentless” cycle of pupils in England failing and then resitting their GCSEs in maths and English is “simply not working”, a leading education union has said.The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) said a “significant proportion” of students fall short of passing those subjects, and that most who retake those exams “face the miserable experience of falling short once again”.Thursday’s results data showed nearly one in four maths and English GCSEs in England were taken by students aged 17 and older, mostly young people resitting exams they had previously failed.The government said it wanted to stop the “endless…
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.The Netherlands’ Lorena Wiebes retained the leader’s green jersey with victory on stage two.Plouffe, 27, who rides for British continental team O’Shea Red Chilli Bikes, said the incident happened on a roundabout as she was chasing back to the peloton, following a puncture on Wednesday.Posting on Instagram, she wrote: “While the race convoy was still in sight, and I was less than two minutes down, there were cars from the general public coming at me from all directions,…
A Iraqi national has been charged in connection with the Manchester synagogue terrorist attack in October last year. Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St. James Road, Higher Broughton, has today been charged with failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity under Section 38b of the Terrorism Act 2000.Hakim, an Iraqi national who self-identified to police as ‘Asian’, has been remanded to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.The charge relates directly to the attack which took place on the morning of October 2 at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, tragically died during the…
Suella Braverman has launched a fiery attack on the Labour Government after publishing guidance for asylum seekers on how “not to rape women and children”.Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK Education spokesperson declared the move a “damning indictment” of Britain’s migration crisis.In the Home Office document, asylum seekers are warned that breaking these rules could lead to prison, the loss of their support and accommodation, and an adverse effect on their asylum claim.Describing the “serious crime” of rape, the guidance describes what consent is: “In the UK, both people must say ‘yes’ to sex. This is called consent.”The information…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK is down to the “disastrous failure in the United States,” a royal commentator has claimed.GB News confirmed on Wednesday evening that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are sensationally moving to the UK at the end of this month for “an extended period of time”.It comes six years after they shook the Royal Family by announcing they were quitting their roles as working royals, and upping sticks to Montecito, California.While Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are said to have been enrolled in an unknown school already, King Charles is only believed…
Millions of customers can now use a free tool that has helped households uncover an average of £555 a month in previously unclaimed support. Nationwide has expanded its Better Off Indicator to Virgin Money customers as families face mounting pressure during the summer holidays.The tool helps people check whether they could qualify for benefits, grants and other financial assistance they may not know is available.Since launching in June 2025, it has helped more than 17,000 households identify a combined £115million in potential annual support. Those found to be missing out could claim an average of £555 extra each month.More than…
Hundreds of operating theatre staff are set to strike next week at four Greater Manchester hospitals.More than 350 employees including nurses, clinical support workers and housekeepers from Salford Royal Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital in Bury will strike on Monday 24 August, Wednesday 26 August and Friday 28 August. Trade union Unison claimed an offer by Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust (NCA) to resolve a dispute was initially tabled by NCA bosses, but withdrawn before discussions could take place.Gertie Nic Philib, the trust’s chief people and strategy officer said: “We respect our colleagues’ right to take…
The BBC is facing mounting criticism on two fronts over fears that its football coverage is being eroded by relentless budget cuts. Earlier today, the corporation was forced to deny rumours that it planned to axe local radio commentary for away matches, after ITV presenters Ed Balls and Mark Pougatch led a furious backlash on social media. Separately, warnings have emerged that Match of the Day itself risks sliding into decline â much as Football Focus did â if the broadcaster continues to prioritise cost savings over programme quality.The twin controversies come as the BBC pursues a target of saving…
Tesla has confirmed that it will debut its latest electric vehicle model in Europe next month, with optimism that it could be seen on UK roads soon.The official Tesla Semi X account announced that the Semi truck, which was first unveiled in 2017, would be displayed at IAA Transportation, with “specs and launch details” expected to be revealed.IAA Transportation will take place in Hanover, Germany, between September 15 and 20, with thousands of enthusiasts and industry experts set to attend.Tesla recently announced an updated Tesla Semi page on its website with extra details on the specifications of its electric truck…
A man has been charged in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack.Counter terrorism police said Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St James Road, Higher Broughton, Salford has been charged with failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.Hakim has been remanded to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday.Police said the charge “relates directly” to the attack which took place on the morning of Thursday 2 October 2025, which saw two men killed when the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue was attacked by Jihad Al-Shamie, who died at the scene after being shot by police.