Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
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Asda's Zero UK Tax Payment on £1bn Profit Sparks Fury
Supermarket giant Asda faces backlash after paying zero UK corporation tax despite £1 billion profits, while its private equity owners extract massive dividends. Labour's Rachel Reeves condemns the 'unfair system'.
Katherine Ryan's daughter scores A* in A-levels triumph
Comedian Katherine Ryan shares an emotional update on her daughter Violet's outstanding A-level success, offering a glimpse into their private family life and resilience.
Riley Gaines Condemns NY Times' 'Petty' Trans Athlete Profile
Champion swimmer Riley Gaines condemns The New York Times for what she calls a 'petty and misguided' profile on transgender athletes, sparking a fierce debate on fairness in women's sports.
Architect struck off for drunken qualifying exam
A UK architect's career lies in ruins after he was struck off for attempting his final professional qualification exam while heavily intoxicated, throwing away five years of rigorous training.
Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.
Transgender Volleyball Star Sparks Fury at School Meeting
Exclusive: Heavily-built transgender athlete AB Hernandez faces furious backlash from parents and female players at emotional Huntington Beach meeting, reigniting heated debate over fairness and safety in women's volleyball.
Why Baby Boomers Aren't To Blame For Everything
A new analysis dismantles the pervasive narrative that the Baby Boomer generation is solely responsible for today's housing and economic crises, calling for a more nuanced and fact-based public debate.
Spender: Tax Reform Key to Young Australians' Future
Independent MP Allegra Spender makes a powerful case for overhauling Australia's tax system, arguing it's essential for improving housing affordability, wage growth, and intergenerational fairness for young Australians.
GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip as Normality Returns
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
11-year-old maths genius aces GCSE five years early
An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.
Reading Festival 2024: Sun, Fun & Exam Relief
Reading Festival 2024 kicked off under a mix of sun and clouds, offering a perfect escape for students celebrating the end of exams. Get the full scoop on the atmosphere, weather, and vibrant crowd.
Spanish overtakes French as UK's top GCSE language
In a historic shift, Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular modern foreign language for GCSE entries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking a significant change in the UK's educational landscape.
GCSE Results Show Widening North-South Education Divide
Exclusive analysis of GCSE results reveals a deepening regional attainment gap in England, with London pupils surging ahead while disadvantaged areas in the North and Midlands fall further behind.
GCSE Results: Boys Narrow Attainment Gap as Grades Fall
In a significant shift for UK education, this year's GCSE results show boys are catching up to girls in top grades. Get the full breakdown of the national trends, regional disparities, and what it means for the future.
'Impossible' GCSE Maths Question Stumps Students
A brutally tough probability question from a recent Edexcel GCSE Maths paper has gone viral, with students and adults alike branding it 'impossible' and taking to social media for answers.
GCSE 2025: Full return to pre-pandemic grading confirmed
Exam regulator Ofqual announces a significant return to pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A-Levels in 2025, aiming to restore standards and fairness across England's education system.
Footballers' Kids Score Top GCSE Grades: Rooney & Co Celebrate
Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, and Jamie Carragher lead the proud Premier League dads as their children achieve stellar GCSE results, proving talent runs both on and off the pitch.
GCSE Results 2025: Grade shifts as exams return to normal
Exclusive analysis of the 2025 GCSE results reveals significant changes in grade distribution, regional disparities, and crucial next steps for students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland GCSE Students Outperform England in 2024
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have significantly outperformed their counterparts in England, with a notable rise in top grades. This analysis delves into the regional disparities, the impact of pre-pandemic grading standards, and what it means for the
90% of Adults Fail This GCSE Maths Question - Can You?
As GCSE results are released, a 'simple' maths question from a past paper has gone viral for stumping the internet. We reveal the problem that 9 out of 10 adults get wrong and break down the solution. Think you're smarter than a teenager? Take the test!
GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Exclusive analysis of the 2024 GCSE results reveals a continued fall in top grades across England as grading aligns with 2019 standards, with significant regional disparities and a growing attainment gap.
Sharron Davies Condemns NFL's Male Cheerleaders
Commonwealth gold medalist Sharron Davies ignites debate on competitive fairness, arguing that the inclusion of male cheerleaders in the NFL undermines women's sports and creates an uneven playing field.
Rowling attacks Trump over trans athlete Olympics ban reversal
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has launched a fierce critique after Donald Trump suggested overturning the ban on transgender women competing in female categories at the 2028 LA Olympics, reigniting the fiery debate over fairness in sport.
A-Level Maths Grading Crisis Sparks Fears Over Unfair Results
Thousands of A-Level students face maths result turmoil as exam boards reject pleas to adjust grading boundaries, despite a significantly harder paper. Concerns over university places and student well-being escalate.
SNP writes off £36m in benefit overpayments
The SNP government is set to write off £36m in overpaid benefits, sparking debate over fairness and financial responsibility. Critics argue taxpayers are footing the bill for administrative errors.
FIFA faces legal battle over faulty agent exam
Prospective football agents are taking FIFA to court after technical glitches marred their online licensing exam, threatening their careers.
GCSE reforms failing UK students, report warns
A new report reveals that GCSE reforms in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are failing to keep pace with global education standards, sparking concerns over student competitiveness.
Nike and Smithsonian spark outrage over trans athlete exhibit
Controversy erupts as Nike and the Smithsonian face backlash for supporting an exhibition featuring a transgender athlete, raising debates on fairness in sports.
Student with IQ higher than Hawking aces exams, skips lectures
A 23-year-old student has stunned academics by achieving a perfect exam record and an IQ surpassing Stephen Hawking's—all without attending a single lecture. Discover how this prodigy defied conventional education norms.
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