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Dates announced for GCSE and A-level exams for students unhappy with grades

Dates announced for GCSE and A-level exams for students unhappy with grades

The autumn exam series in schools and colleges in England will run between October and November.

EU students to be charged tuition fees at Scottish universities after Brexit

EU students to be charged tuition fees at Scottish universities after Brexit

The Scottish Government said the money it saves from the change will be kept in the higher education sector.

MP urges Government to block expansion at US base after Harry Dunn’s death

MP urges Government to block expansion at US base after Harry Dunn’s death

Concerns have previously been raised about the base, including a possible ‘read-across to rendition flights’.

Johnny Depp left house in ‘complete carnage’, it is claimed

Johnny Depp left house in ‘complete carnage’, it is claimed

The actor is suing for libel over an article labelling him as a ‘wife beater’.

FCO advises against all cruise holidays

FCO advises against all cruise holidays

The guidance is ‘based on medical advice’ from Public Health England, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.

Latest list of weekly Covid-19 rates for local areas of England

Latest list of weekly Covid-19 rates for local areas of England

Full details for every local authority area.

Sunak’s ‘plan for jobs’ faces test with 10,000 posts at big name firms at risk

Sunak’s ‘plan for jobs’ faces test with 10,000 posts at big name firms at risk

Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged that not every job could be saved despite his £30 billion stimulus package.

Labour accuses Sunak of £1.3bn ‘bung’ to landlords

Labour accuses Sunak of £1.3bn ‘bung’ to landlords

The party has written to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick on the issue.

Missing Glee star Naya Rivera now presumed dead, police say

Missing Glee star Naya Rivera now presumed dead, police say

She went missing while on a boat with her four-year-old son on Wednesday.

Queen’s letters in run up to Australian PM’s dismissal released next week

Queen’s letters in run up to Australian PM’s dismissal released next week

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited with the National Archives of Australia.

Brussels tells European businesses to revive no-deal planning preparations

Brussels tells European businesses to revive no-deal planning preparations

The warning comes as the European Union’s chief negotiator spoke of ‘significant divergences’ over a post-Brexit trade deal.

Amber Heard ‘built a dossier’, Johnny Depp claims

Amber Heard ‘built a dossier’, Johnny Depp claims

The star says allegations of domestic violence against him are a ‘hoax’.

Man who plotted gun and knife rampage at tourism hotspots jailed

Man who plotted gun and knife rampage at tourism hotspots jailed

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury planned to target popular attractions, including Madame Tussauds, the gay Pride parade and an open-top sightseeing bus.

Tower of London to reopen for visitors on Friday after 16 weeks

Tower of London to reopen for visitors on Friday after 16 weeks

The landmark will hold a special ceremony during the morning, lowering the middle drawbridge to welcome in visitors again.

Johnny Depp accused of assaulting ex-wife on trip to Australia

Johnny Depp accused of assaulting ex-wife on trip to Australia

The Hollywood actor is giving evidence on the third day of his libel action against The Sun newspaper.

TikTok removed more than 49 million videos in six months for breaking content rules

TikTok removed more than 49 million videos in six months for breaking content rules

The video app has published its latest transparency report.

150,000 jobs lost or threatened: Which UK employers are facing the biggest cuts?

150,000 jobs lost or threatened: Which UK employers are facing the biggest cuts?

Many businesses are discovering they will be unable to take back their furloughed workers.

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

The new system comes into effect on August 1.

Means-testing TV licence will feel like a ‘kick in the teeth’, campaigners say

Means-testing TV licence will feel like a ‘kick in the teeth’, campaigners say

The Prime Minister believes the decision is ‘wrong’, his spokesman said.

Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Businesses and museums have hailed news they can now prepare to reopen later this month.

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