Children reading more books thanks to social media trends, research suggests
But the What Kids Are Reading Report showed high school pupils were reading books of no greater difficulty than primary school children.
UK News|Apr 24, 2023
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Prime Minister thanks luxury designer Anya Hindmarch at business conference
Ms Hindmarch was in the Business Connect event audience for a Q&A between the prime minister and business leaders.
UK News|Apr 24, 2023
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CBI future in doubt as firms end or pause relationship amid rape allegations
The crisis facing the trade group deepened after The Guardian reported on Friday that a woman claimed she was raped by two male colleagues.
UK News|Apr 21, 2023
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CBI future in doubt as firms pull membership after second rape allegation
NatWest Group, the John Lewis Partnership, BMW and Virgin Media O2 are among the latest UK businesses to cancel their involvement with the CBI.
UK News|Apr 21, 2023
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Council loses High Court bid to block plans to house asylum seekers at airfield
Braintree District Council brought legal action over the proposed use of Wethersfield Airfield to accommodate up to 1,700 male asylum seekers.
UK News|Apr 21, 2023
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It will take a decade to get the NHS back to where it was, Labour says
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said Labour would want to show ‘real progress’ within the first term of government.
UK News|Apr 21, 2023
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Anthony Joshua confirms work under way over fight with Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua admitted a bout with Deontay Wilder had been a ‘long time coming’ after they almost fought in 2019.
UK Sport|Apr 20, 2023
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Q&A: What does the shake-up of domestic rugby league mean for the sport?
Wednesday’s vote means major changes are in store.
UK Sport|Apr 19, 2023
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Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill
Harbour bosses said ‘good progress’ was being made following the leak of reservoir fluid on March 26.
UK News|Apr 19, 2023
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JPMorgan Chase profits jump 52% amid banking turmoil
Most of the profit growth came from higher interest rates.
World News|Apr 14, 2023
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Q&A: What part will Harry play at the coronation and why won’t Meghan be there?
The duke will be a guest at his father’s crowning, but Meghan will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
UK News|Apr 12, 2023
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Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China’s help in ending Ukraine conflict
The former prime minister said: ‘We’ve seen accommodation and appeasement by the West of these authoritarian regimes.’
UK News|Apr 12, 2023
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Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes
Health minister Neil O’Brien said the introduction of legal restrictions would be ‘too big a departure’ from the current policy.
UK News|Apr 11, 2023
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Pupils writing misogynistic essays and using coded language seen online – union
Teachers have noticed a rise in the influence of misogynist influencers on social media aimed at students, the National Education Union heard.
UK News|Apr 4, 2023
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Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister
The Home Office’s Sarah Dines was involved in a series of heated exchanges with Labour MPs after a report found safeguarding concerns.
UK News|Mar 28, 2023
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