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GCSE exams could start later in 2021 amid Covid-19 disruption

GCSE exams could start later in 2021 amid Covid-19 disruption

Ofqual has launched a consultation on its plans for the exam series next summer.

Johnson and Sturgeon governments clash over air bridges

Johnson and Sturgeon governments clash over air bridges

Westminster and Holyrood are fighting a blame game over the failure to so far confirm which countries will be exempt from quarantine restrictions.

Encrypted phone system used by thousands of criminal ‘Mr Bigs’ taken down

Encrypted phone system used by thousands of criminal ‘Mr Bigs’ taken down

Authorities managed to access Encrochat, an encrypted platform used by 60,000 people worldwide.

Cheetah cubs emerge from their den for the first time

Cheetah cubs emerge from their den for the first time

The cubs have been named in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore and the NHS.

PM’s father Stanley Johnson criticised for Greece trip amid pandemic

PM’s father Stanley Johnson criticised for Greece trip amid pandemic

The 79-year-old said he was visiting the country on ‘essential business trying to Covid-proof my property in view of the upcoming letting season’.

Nine infected in cross-border coronavirus cluster

Nine infected in cross-border coronavirus cluster

Scotland’s national clinical director Profesoor Jason Leitch said the outbreak should not be taken out of perspective.

‘Why haven’t I been asked?’: Children put Covid-19 questions to Boris Johnson

‘Why haven’t I been asked?’: Children put Covid-19 questions to Boris Johnson

Number 10 has declined to respond to young reporters who put their questions to the Prime Minister.

Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun can go ahead next week

Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun can go ahead next week

The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a wife beater.

In Pictures: Deep blue clean as aquarium prepares to reopen

In Pictures: Deep blue clean as aquarium prepares to reopen

Divers were making sure the insides of the shark and seal tanks were as spotless as the visitor areas.

BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England

BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England

It comes after the broadcaster announced cuts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

MSP voices dismay at ‘sobering’ research warning of Gaelic’s demise

MSP voices dismay at ‘sobering’ research warning of Gaelic’s demise

The authors of a new report say the language ‘is in crisis’ and ‘the social use and transmission of Gaelic is at the point of collapse’.

Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

The Prince of Wales visited a Transport for London training centre.

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said Sinn Fein needs to take responsibility for the large gathering at the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey.

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

The Princess Royal was filmed for more than a year for the ITV programme to celebrate her milestone birthday.

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Behavioural scientist Professor Suan Michie said Scotland should continue with its cautious approach, which is ‘paying dividends’.

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

The ruling came as the Bank of England said it was ‘caught in the middle’ of rival claims to £800 million of gold bullion.

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested delays in announcing countries which will be exempt from quarantine were due to the Scottish Government.

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Organisers of the annual event have been forced to cancel the usual on-the-ground activities at Ashton Court because of social distancing rules.

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

Geoff Ellis said Glasgow’s SSE Hydro would only be able to open at 30% capacity, so the revenue generated would not cover the costs of performances.

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

A pair of Eurasian beavers were brought to the Spains Hall Estate in Finchingfield last year as part of a project to help reduce flood risk.

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