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Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.

Martin Lewis: Check Student Loan for Refunds

Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!

KCL student expelled over Greta Thunberg and Corbyn remarks

Usama Ghanem, a medical student at King's College London, has been removed from his course following offensive social media remarks about climate activist Greta Thunberg and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, sparking debate about free speech on campus.

UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge

Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.

Westpac housing scheme applications double

Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.

Chinese student applications to UK universities surge 81%

New UCAS data reveals Chinese student applications to UK universities have increased by over 80% since 2019, with Oxford and Cambridge experiencing particularly high demand as international competition intensifies.

Why I Refuse to Help With Personal Statements

An academic's controversial stance on personal statement assistance reveals the growing crisis in university admissions and why genuine student voices matter more than ever.

Body found in search for missing student Lia Smith

The desperate search for 21-year-old university student Lia Smith has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered a body in rural Vermont. The Norwich University student vanished during a solo hiking trip, sparking massive search efforts.

University Protests: Why We Must Listen to Students

As campus tensions escalate nationwide, The Guardian argues that dismissing student activism risks ignoring crucial voices shaping our political future. Discover why listening matters more than ever.

Students make £140k from campus vending machines

Two enterprising students turned their university halls into a thriving business empire, earning over £140,000 by installing vending machines selling snacks and essentials to fellow students during late-night cravings.

American student killed in London hit-and-run

Sara Burack, a 20-year-old American student on her year abroad, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in London. The Metropolitan Police continue their hunt for the driver as the victim's family mourns their unimaginable loss.

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