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Universities and colleges face investigations over grade inflation – watchdog

Universities and colleges face investigations over grade inflation – watchdog

There is a risk that if large numbers of students are handed top degrees it ‘could be seen to devalue the award’, Office for Students chairman said.

Who is former Tory backbencher and first Reclaim Party MP Andrew Bridgen?

Who is former Tory backbencher and first Reclaim Party MP Andrew Bridgen?

The backbencher’s political views have often been at odds with Conservative Government policy.

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard hires top lawyer in fight over £55bn deal

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard hires top lawyer in fight over £55bn deal

Lord David Pannick KC will represent the firm at a Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Woman, 36, dies after suffering gunshot injuries while being held hostage

Woman, 36, dies after suffering gunshot injuries while being held hostage

Kent Police launch murder inquiry with suspect in critical condition in hospital.

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says

On Sunday, a badly decomposed whale carcass was found washed up on a North Berwick beach, the third washed up whale in Scotland within the past month.

King’s charity work praised as Holyrood sends coronation congratulations

King’s charity work praised as Holyrood sends coronation congratulations

Political leaders spoke in favour of a motion congratulating the King and Queen on their coronation.

Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia peace process

Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia peace process

The Foreign Secretary also urged the West to stand by Kyiv even if its spring offensive fails to make a decisive breakthrough.

Teenager locked up for life over stabbing death of 14-year-old

Teenager locked up for life over stabbing death of 14-year-old

Jermaine Cools was fatally stabbed after coming across a street fight outside a chicken shop in Croydon, south London, in November 2021.

Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees

Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees

An invasive species of wasp and a fungus are spreading across Europe and threatening the species, experts have warned.

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry hears

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry hears

The inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh resumed on Tuesday and heard evidence from the doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination.

Future of UK’s health research at risk, report suggests

Future of UK’s health research at risk, report suggests

Health research saves and improves lives, for example by developing life-saving vaccines, researchers say.

BBC begins work to repair defaced statue by controversial sculptor Eric Gill

BBC begins work to repair defaced statue by controversial sculptor Eric Gill

The cost of the work will be covered through insurance and not the licence fee, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.

Herd of cattle used to protect environment in the Cotswolds

Herd of cattle used to protect environment in the Cotswolds

The National Trust is using the belted Galloway herd for conservation grazing in Gloucestershire’s Stroud Valleys

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Voter ID requirements will not be introduced in Wales for local and Senedd elections, the First Minister confirmed.

Chris Packham is ‘Marmite’, libel trial told

Chris Packham is ‘Marmite’, libel trial told

Dominic Wightman, editor of Country Squire Magazine, is defending the libel claim along with writer Nigel Bean and a third man, Paul Read.

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Micheal Martin also said he was ‘a bit impatient’ with the suggestion that Ireland was the weakest link in Europe.

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

The Labour leader said it was ‘early days’ for the Public Order Act, amid criticism of the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the coronation.

Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems if he does not win majority

Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems if he does not win majority

The Labour leader was ‘absolutely clear’ that he would never do a deal with the SNP.

What is the Reclaim Party and what does it stand for?

What is the Reclaim Party and what does it stand for?

Andrew Bridgen is understood to be joining actor Laurence Fox’s Reclaim Party.

BBC local journalists resume work to rule after rejecting cuts resolution

BBC local journalists resume work to rule after rejecting cuts resolution

Members of the National Union of Journalists working in TV, online and radio at BBC Local (England) voted by 56% against the plans.

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