Summary: GCSE top grades in England have dropped significantly and regional disparities have increased. Government's efforts for educational equality are criticized as regional differences persist. Contrasts in grading between England, Wales, and Northern Ireland raise questions about fairness. Despite challenges, the current cohort is celebrated for their achievements amid ongoing educational inequalities. ...

Summary: GCSE results data for this year indicates a return to pre-pandemic pass rate levels. Pass rates in England have reached their lowest point since 2007 due to stricter grading . Wales maintains pass rates similar to 2018, while Northern Ireland achieves significantly higher pass rates . Pass rates for English and maths have improved across all nations compared to 2019. Balancing the shift towards pre-pandemic grading with student well-being remains a challenge. ...

Summary: A 50-year-old man has been arrest ed and charged in connection with the PSNI data breach investigation. Charges include possession of documents useful to terrorists and possession of articles for terrorism . Sensitive information about 10,000 PSNI officers and staff was accidentally exposed online, prompting a critical incident declaration. Authorities are actively investigating the breach to understand its scope and potential consequences. ...

Summary: A 39-year-old man has been arrest ed in Northern Ireland on suspicion of collecting information useful to terrorists . A major data breach involving officers' information has occurred, raising concerns about potential misuse. Dissident Republicans are believed to have access to the breached data. Police emphasize that the focus of the investigation is on criminality linked to the data breach . The arrest ed individual is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast. The inadvertent release of 10,000 officers' and staff members' names has prompted serious concerns. Efforts are ongoing to address t...

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: Dissident republicans exploit a data breach to threaten PSNI officers and staff, causing widespread concern. Terrorists claim possession of personal information of around 10,000 officers and staff, intensifying fears. Families of police officers and staff also impacted, requiring essential support during this distressing period. ...

Roald Dahl would be 'APPALLED' at his books being rewritten | Jeffrey Archer Good luck to the Queen I say. I think it was no more than common sense was it? I had the privilege of knowing Roald Dahl. Indeed, three of my short stories were on his tales of the unexpected. So I worked with him as well and he would be appalled. He'd be absolutely shocked. He'd say, I can see here him saying go to hell. You published my books or you can not publish them. You can see from that picture. He was a comudingly old thing and not easy to deal with. Geoffrey, on what basis can a publishing house change a book that's been in circulation? I think I checked. This book was written Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, writing 1964. Can they, well, how are they allowed to change the words that he used? I presume they approached the family in my own case. My publishers approached me som...