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Williamson denies forcing Ofqual chief to quit after grades fiasco

Williamson denies forcing Ofqual chief to quit after grades fiasco

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said Sally Collier’s resignation from the exams regulator was her decision.

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

Two names continued their reign at the top of lists for boy and girl names.

Tory MP criticises masks move and tells ministers to ‘get a grip’ of scientists

Tory MP criticises masks move and tells ministers to ‘get a grip’ of scientists

Conservative MP Huw Merriman’s comments come after a U-turn on guidance in England for face coverings in schools.

166 million-year-old dinosaur bone found on Isle of Eigg

166 million-year-old dinosaur bone found on Isle of Eigg

The bone dates to the Middle Jurassic period and is just over half a metre long.

Government following ‘best’ scientific advice, says Williamson after U-turn

Government following ‘best’ scientific advice, says Williamson after U-turn

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said it is not necessary for face coverings to be worn in all schools.

Priti Patel agrees to meet Pc Andrew Harper’s widow over new law

Priti Patel agrees to meet Pc Andrew Harper’s widow over new law

Lissie Harper wants more political support for Harper’s Law, calling for anyone who kills an emergency services worker to be jailed for life.

England follows Scotland with changed guidance over masks for pupils

England follows Scotland with changed guidance over masks for pupils

Gavin Williamson said the change followed updated advice from the World Health Organisation saying children aged over 12 should wear face coverings.

What the papers say – August 26

What the papers say – August 26

The latest moves on face coverings feature on Wednesday’s front pages.

Storm Francis moves on after battering UK with 81mph winds

Storm Francis moves on after battering UK with 81mph winds

A calmer day is expected on Wednesday.

Masks advised in lockdown area secondary schools in another Government U-turn

Masks advised in lockdown area secondary schools in another Government U-turn

The option will be at the discretion of post-primary schools in the rest of England, the Government said.

Duchess of Sussex discusses importance of voting with Gloria Steinem

Duchess of Sussex discusses importance of voting with Gloria Steinem

Meghan expressed admiration for Steinem’s work in fighting for gender equality in a black and white clip released on social media.

Masks announcement is Government’s latest in a string of U-turns

Masks announcement is Government’s latest in a string of U-turns

The PA news agency looks at where the Government has previously missed targets and backtracked during the Covid-19 pandemic.

U-turn as secondary pupils advised to wear face coverings in lockdown areas

U-turn as secondary pupils advised to wear face coverings in lockdown areas

Face coverings will not be recommended in schools more widely, but will be at the schools’ discretion.

Secondary school pupils in NI asked to wear face coverings in corridors

Secondary school pupils in NI asked to wear face coverings in corridors

The change comes into effect on August 31 when schools return on a full-time basis.

37 rescued from flood water in Northern Ireland

37 rescued from flood water in Northern Ireland

Storm Francis has battered large parts of the country with high winds and heavy rain.

EU trade commissioner gives timeline of movements in Ireland

EU trade commissioner gives timeline of movements in Ireland

Phil Hogan made trips around the country after arriving from abroad but believes his journeys were essential business following a negative Covid test.

Pro-migrant demonstrators accuse Government of ‘vilifying’ asylum seekers

Pro-migrant demonstrators accuse Government of ‘vilifying’ asylum seekers

Protesters chanted ‘no-one is illegal’ and said that migrants had been ‘scapegoated’ by the Government.

BBC confirms traditional anthems will be sung at next year’s Proms

BBC confirms traditional anthems will be sung at next year’s Proms

A spokesman said the BBC ‘shares the disappointment of everyone’ that the Last Night Of The Proms will be different this year.

Troubles victims must not be left without a voice, warns outgoing commissioner

Troubles victims must not be left without a voice, warns outgoing commissioner

Judith Thompson spoke as she prepared to step down from the role after she was not reappointed to serve another term.

Ireland – EU trade commissioner ‘broke public health guidelines’

Ireland – EU trade commissioner ‘broke public health guidelines’

Mr Hogan provided 20 pages of documents to the head of the European Commission after she requested further details of his trip to Ireland.

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