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Pupils should do coursework under exam conditions amid ChatGPT fears, heads told

Pupils should do coursework under exam conditions amid ChatGPT fears, heads told

The examined approach is ‘more important than ever because you’ve got that integrity of whose work it is’, Ofqual’s chief regulator said.

Next first minister should challenge Section 35 – Ed Davey

Next first minister should challenge Section 35 – Ed Davey

The Lib Dem leader said those who believe in devolution should challenge the use of Section 35.

Government plans £1bn per year for carbon capture technology

Government plans £1bn per year for carbon capture technology

The Government also promised to ‘rapidly’ announce the winners of a competition to build small nuclear power plants in the UK.

Climate protester confronts judge over ‘amoral’ order on what jury could hear

Climate protester confronts judge over ‘amoral’ order on what jury could hear

Four Insulate Britain protesters appeared at Inner London Crown Court before Judge Silas Reid ahead of their sentencing next week.

School pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ boys found dead in house with mother

School pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ boys found dead in house with mother

Alexander and Maximus De Jager were found dead at a property in Belvedere, south London, on Thursday.

Support will put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ to negotiate ceasefire – Sunak

Support will put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ to negotiate ceasefire – Sunak

The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron used the UK-France summit to sign off on jointly training Ukrainian marines.

Hospital visitors spot giant ‘get well soon’ message in snow on car park roof

Hospital visitors spot giant ‘get well soon’ message in snow on car park roof

‘Proper good job, thanks to those who did it,’ tweeted one patient.

Nigerian politician accused of organ-harvest plot is a ‘victim’, court hears

Nigerian politician accused of organ-harvest plot is a ‘victim’, court hears

It is alleged a 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was to be rewarded for donating a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu in an £80,000 private procedure.

Gary Lineker to ‘step back’ from Match Of The Day amid asylum remarks row

Gary Lineker to ‘step back’ from Match Of The Day amid asylum remarks row

The row was sparked by his response on Twitter to a Home Office video unveiling plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel.

Child abuse inquiry to focus on Edinburgh Academy

Child abuse inquiry to focus on Edinburgh Academy

Public hearings will resume in August.

Davey: SNP now engulfed in poisonous divisions due to leadership race

Davey: SNP now engulfed in poisonous divisions due to leadership race

The Liberal Democrat leader has addressed his party’s Scottish conference in Dundee.

Sunak promises cheaper, cleaner energy thanks to new partnership with France

Sunak promises cheaper, cleaner energy thanks to new partnership with France

The Prime Minister and the French president agreed to boost co-operation on improving energy security.

Labour pledges to introduce annual school safeguarding review as part of reforms

Labour pledges to introduce annual school safeguarding review as part of reforms

The party would consult on a ‘report card’ to replace the four headline grades that Ofsted awards to schools, Bridget Phillipson will say.

Petition backed by JK Rowling to clarify Equality Act nets 100,000 signatures

Petition backed by JK Rowling to clarify Equality Act nets 100,000 signatures

Campaigners want to update 2010 legislation to specify that ‘sex, male, female, man and woman mean biological sex’.

We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron

We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron

Following talks with Rishi Sunak, the French president said he wants the ‘best possible relations’ with the UK.

Strike action at airports suspended after new pay offer

Strike action at airports suspended after new pay offer

The Prospect union has put the proposal from Highlands and Islands Airport Limited out to its members for a vote.

Police release video of man kicking dog he was walking

Police release video of man kicking dog he was walking

Footage from Stowmarket shows the man stumble over the dog before kicking it on March 3.

Sunak hails Macron as ‘friend of Britain’ in signs of ‘Le Bromance’

Sunak hails Macron as ‘friend of Britain’ in signs of ‘Le Bromance’

Rishi Sunak said he wanted to usher in a ‘new chapter’ in Anglo-French relations after meeting Emmanuel Macron.

UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar

UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar

The Taoiseach was responding to comments earlier in the week from NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

The officials also toured sites in Dublin and elsewhere as part of planning for a presidential visit by Joe Biden to the island.

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