Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on education will not be taken into account for this year's A-level grades , leading many students to expect lower results. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the value of qualifications and addressing the challenges faced by students who received grades during the disrupted years. Changes in A-level grading due to COVID-19 have led to fluctuations in the distribution of top grades , with concerns raised about university readiness. Students like Harry express hopes for fairness in the grading process despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. ...

Summary: New migration routes and methods, such as arriving via Spain, raise questions about human rights and asylum claims. The effectiveness of deterrents, like being sent to Rwanda or a barge, in curbing migration remains uncertain. Border security measures and the sophistication of migrant networks contribute to the evolving dynamics of migration. Labour's historical track record suggests potential for more effective management of returns and migration balances. The challenges and complexities of managing migration and asylum claims pose significant policy dilemmas. ...

Summary: Holidaymakers warned of queues and waiting times at Port of Dover on busiest day since 2019. French passport control processing times around 90 minutes, possibly reaching two hours and 30 minutes. Establishment of a hard EU frontier in South East Kent after the UK's departure from the EU resulted in tighter controls by French frontier police. French authorities caution about heavy congestion on routes leading south from Paris. Holidaymakers traveling through the P...

UK Inflation Falls But Still Among Highest of Major Economies Summary: UK inflation remains high, causing financial strain for millions of households. Families face rising prices for essential items, while wages lag behind. Housing costs are adding to the burden, with mortgage rates on the rise. Supermarkets face criticism for not passing on cost cuts to consumers. Government efforts to tackle the cost of living crisis face scrutiny and demand for more action. Millions of hous...

Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia Denied the opportunity to address Eurovision on Saturday, Vladimir Zelensky has nevertheless been granted audiences with some of Europe's most powerful leaders in the last few days. A warm embrace between the Ukrainian President and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday morning at Chekars. British admiration meeting with Ukrainian gratitude. Winston Churchill made many of his famous speeches in World War Two from this room. And in the same way today, your leadership, your country's bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all. You did a lot. Your government and His Majesty, the King and of course your people, your society where we're a temple from all our hearts from Ukrainians. The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drums, in addition to the storm shadow long range ...