Category: UK
UK government borrowed lower than forecast in July in boost for Rachel Reeves
Economists had widely predicted a higher July borrowing figure, making the actual outcome a positive surprise
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Sanex shower gel advert banned over racial stereotype
The advert, for cosmetic brand Sanex, must not air again the ASA has ruled
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GCSE results day: Grade boundaries, how to appeal, and why some students are getting results through an app
Thousands of GCSE students in England will get their grades in an app – but there are other things to look out for as well
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Why inflation has risen above expectations – and what it means for you
Rachel Reeves has said there is ‘more to do to ease the cost of living’ following the latest figures
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How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend
The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday
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In numbers: Is the UK ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine?
Keir Starmer’s commitment to deploy British peacekeepers to Ukraine has raised questions over whether the UK is ready for conflict, Alicja Hagopian writes
Read MorePolice helicopter crew to face no action after chasing suspect at low altitude
The National Police Air Service (NPAS), which operates the helicopter, said the crew had upheld safety procedures
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Government urged to enforce a total ban on smacking of children
Psychiatrists say decades of research show the ‘detrimental effects of physical punishment’
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GCSE students receiving results ‘undoubtedly affected by Covid disruption’
The Education Secretary said students showed “remarkable resilience” despite the disruption to their education
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Scientists invent ‘superfood’ they hope will save honeybees and boost global food security
Yeast strain offers complete diet that beekeepers cannot give without flower pollen, say Oxford experts
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