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: 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: The police in England and Wales aim to reduce mental health call-outs from 80% to 20-30%. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act could see their waiting time reduced from 12 hours to one hour with the new plan. The police expect to save approximately one million hours of police time annually through this approach. The saved police hours will be utilized for increased patrolling, faster emergency response, and better crime investigation resources. The government will support the initiative by providing additional mental health ambulances and crisis cafes. ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla Make Friends with an Adorable Alpaca Summary: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Breckenshire Agricultural Society, continuing their longstanding relationship with the community. The royals display a keen interest in sustainable farming and engage with local food and drink producers. King Charles meets representatives from Black Mountains College, showcasing his commitment to championing sustainability amidst climate emergencies. The royal couple enjoys the agricultural show, accompanied by a male voice choir, and participates in an oak sapling planting ceremony. The visit signals King Charles' desire to forge...

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...