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Disadvantaged students ‘more likely to miss out on GCSE foreign languages’

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to attend schools where learning a foreign language to GCSE level is considered optional rather than a core subject, research suggests. The Cambridge University study of 615 state schools in ...

01 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Racial disparities in criminal justice system ‘shameful’ – Met Police chief

Racial disparities in the criminal justice system are “shameful” for London, the head of the Metropolitan Police said. Sir Mark Rowley spoke on Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips where he said racial disparity among suspects and ...

13 Jul 2025 at 10:51

Gap in GCSE results between private and state schools widens at highest level

The gap in GCSE results between private and state schools has widened at the highest grades. Almost half of entries from private schools scored at least a grade 7 this year, compared to around a fifth of those from both comprehensive ...

22 Aug 2024 at 15:12

More plumbers and plasterers should become MPs says Green in maiden speech

New Green MP Hannah Spencer has said more plumbers and plasterers should stand to become MPs as she spoke in the House of Commons for the first time. Ms Spencer, who was sworn into Parliament 10 days ago, said she wanted to give ...

12 Mar 2026 at 15:39

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