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Complex language could be avoided in some exams to make them accessible – Ofqual

Complex language could be avoided in some exams to make them accessible – Ofqual

England’s exams regulator has published proposed guidance to help exam boards design papers that are fairer for pupils with disabilities.

Zinc supplements ‘may cut how long respiratory infections last’

Zinc supplements ‘may cut how long respiratory infections last’

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs, and most get better without treatment.

Future generations will not forgive us if Glasgow Cop26 summit fails – PM

Future generations will not forgive us if Glasgow Cop26 summit fails – PM

Boris Johnson addressed world leaders at crunch UN climate summit.

Barry Bennell victims suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, judge told

Barry Bennell victims suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, judge told

Eight men have sued Manchester City for damages after complaining of being victims of Bennell while playing youth football more than 30 years ago

Cop26 summit should make leaders ‘bloody uncomfortable’, Nicola Sturgeon says

Cop26 summit should make leaders ‘bloody uncomfortable’, Nicola Sturgeon says

The Scottish First Minister said no country was yet doing enough to tackle the issue of climate change.

Public ‘visibly angry’ over Covid scandals, sleaze watchdog finds

Public ‘visibly angry’ over Covid scandals, sleaze watchdog finds

The watchdog’s survey singled out Boris Johnson, David Cameron and Matt Hancock as “immediately associated with the word ‘sleaze’”.

Smart motorway rollout should be paused over safety concerns – MPs

Smart motorway rollout should be paused over safety concerns – MPs

Concerns have been raised following fatal incidents involving broken-down vehicles being hit from behind.

BT hits £1bn cost-saving target 18 months ahead of schedule

BT hits £1bn cost-saving target 18 months ahead of schedule

It comes amid speculation that the London-listed company is preparing for a possible takeover attempt by French telecoms tycoon Patrick Drahi.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to join Charles at Cop26 event

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to join Charles at Cop26 event

The Bezos Earth Fund has a 10 billion dollar fund to allocate money to projects fighting climate change.

People being ‘denied access’ to medicinal cannabis three years after law change

People being ‘denied access’ to medicinal cannabis three years after law change

Campaign group End Our Pain say families are being left thousands of pounds out of pocket after paying for private prescriptions.

World leaders arrive at Cop26 amid ‘one minute to midnight’ climate warning

World leaders arrive at Cop26 amid ‘one minute to midnight’ climate warning

Boris Johnson will warn leaders they must take action on the climate crisis now.

MP who sexually harassed staff member is given back his Tory party membership

MP who sexually harassed staff member is given back his Tory party membership

Rob Roberts will continue to sit as an independent as the Tories are still withholding the party whip in the House of Commons.

UK to provide £3bn to fund green technology in developing nations

UK to provide £3bn to fund green technology in developing nations

Boris Johnson emphasised the importance of providing climate finance to the developing world.

One in four older adults not following self-isolation rules, survey suggests

One in four older adults not following self-isolation rules, survey suggests

Around one in three adults said self-isolation has had a negative effect on their mental health.

Stillbirths and premature births linked to poverty and race – study

Stillbirths and premature births linked to poverty and race – study

The NHS has set a target of halving stillbirth and neonatal death rates, and reducing levels of premature birth, by 25% by 2025.

Household behaviour review shows increase in concern about climate change

Household behaviour review shows increase in concern about climate change

The Office for National Statistics looked at household behaviour in relation to food waste, recycling, energy use and air travel.

Teleconsultations with doctors are ‘worse but more convenient’, study shows

Teleconsultations with doctors are ‘worse but more convenient’, study shows

A patient survey found that video consultations with doctors, while convenient, led to ‘misdiagnoses, inequalities and barriers to accessing care’.

Turning 70 can double the price of travel insurance, says Which?

Turning 70 can double the price of travel insurance, says Which?

Customers had fewer quotes to choose from, and the average price of the cheapest five nearly doubled, the consumer group said.

Where in the UK are Covid-19 case rates still rising?

Where in the UK are Covid-19 case rates still rising?

Parts of Leicestershire, Kent and West Sussex are currently seeing a jump in rates.

Diesel hits record high price of 147.94p a litre

Diesel hits record high price of 147.94p a litre

That surpasses the previous high of 147.93p set in April 2012.

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