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Two rescued brown bear cubs arrive at new home in Kent

Two rescued brown bear cubs arrive at new home in Kent

Orphaned cubs Mish and Lucy have arrived at wildlife conservation charity the Wildwood Trust.

Welsh education minister makes ‘unreserved apology’ to students over grading

Welsh education minister makes ‘unreserved apology’ to students over grading

Kirsty Williams said the controversial grading system had worsened the ‘anguish’ experienced by students during the coronavirus pandemic

Swann warns of ‘slippery and treacherous slope’ on coronavirus infections

Swann warns of ‘slippery and treacherous slope’ on coronavirus infections

The health minister said the time is coming for the Stormont Executive to consider ‘fresh and concrete actions’ to stem the spread of the virus.

Regulator apologises to student barristers for online exam glitches

Regulator apologises to student barristers for online exam glitches

The Bar Standards Board issued an apology after candidates reported widespread technical trouble with assessment software provided by Pearson Vue.

Statistical models used to award exam results to be reviewed

Statistical models used to award exam results to be reviewed

It will not review the implications of the model on individual results or take any view on the most appropriate way to award grades in future.

Quick and effective test and trace could reduce R by up to 26%, researchers say

Quick and effective test and trace could reduce R by up to 26%, researchers say

But experts warn that testing alone is unlikely to bring the R number below one at current levels of immunity.

Watchdog found cluster of cases after concerns reported about maternity unit

Watchdog found cluster of cases after concerns reported about maternity unit

The Care Quality Commission has rated maternity services at Basildon University Hospital as inadequate overall.

Flu jab rate ‘needs to improve’

Flu jab rate ‘needs to improve’

It is hoped at least three-quarters of at-risk people will get vaccinated this winter, according to official documents.

Which other members of Johnson’s Government have fought to stay in post?

Which other members of Johnson’s Government have fought to stay in post?

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is facing calls to resign over the A-level and GCSE results fiasco.

Students will receive final GCSE grades on Thursday despite U-turn

Students will receive final GCSE grades on Thursday despite U-turn

The Joint Council for Qualifications said GCSE students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their ‘final grades as usual’ on Thursday.

‘He has no credibility and he needs to leave’: Students call on Williamson to go

‘He has no credibility and he needs to leave’: Students call on Williamson to go

Dozens of people attended a protest in Millennium Square, Leeds.

Harassment complaints procedure ‘not designed to get Alex Salmond’

Harassment complaints procedure ‘not designed to get Alex Salmond’

Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans said she told Nicola Sturgeon of concerns about the ex-first minister two months before a formal investigation.

First training simulator for new submarine-hunting jets delivered to RAF

First training simulator for new submarine-hunting jets delivered to RAF

It will be one of two simulators installed in a £100m strategic facility at Lossiemouth which will also hold three of the nine Poseidon aircraft.

Bird skulls evolved slower than those of dinosaurs, study suggests

Bird skulls evolved slower than those of dinosaurs, study suggests

Researchers analysed the skulls of more than 390 species of birds and non-avian dinosaurs.

Classical music ‘becoming more popular among young people’

Classical music ‘becoming more popular among young people’

Research found that the under-35s increasingly turned to classical music during lockdown.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Bombardier and M&S both announced job cuts on Tuesday.

‘No progress’ made on closing GCSE attainment gap since 2017, says charity

‘No progress’ made on closing GCSE attainment gap since 2017, says charity

Teach First’s chief executive said recent turmoil around exam results highlighted the ‘inequality’ of the education system.

Four arrested over street attack death

Four arrested over street attack death

Reece Cox was assaulted in Sedgley, West Midlands, during a night out.

Football agent Willie McKay’s fraud trial moved to next summer

Football agent Willie McKay’s fraud trial moved to next summer

McKay had been due to go on trial in September after denying committing fraud by buying £63,000 worth of gifts.

Gordon Brown to launch drive to support science jobs and research

Gordon Brown to launch drive to support science jobs and research

The former prime minister is seeking backing for staying inside Horizon, the European research and science programme.

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