2 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Britain’s ‘poorest still getting poorer’ as Labour urged to act on ‘record high’ levels of poverty

Poverty will remain stuck at a high level without change, researchers warn

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2 h. ago 100 days to save NHS says Labour as parties set out Holyrood election stalls

Voters in Scotland will go to the polls on May 7 – 100 days from Tuesday.

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2 h. ago Emmerdale icon shares Cain Dingle death fears as fans will see 'very different' character

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley has spoken out for the first time about his character Cain Dingle's prostate cancer diagnosis on the ITV soap, revealing his character will change

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3 h. ago Lennon Miller Serie A rise continues as Scotland World Cup hopeful racks up eye

Former Motherwell captain now making his mark in Italian football

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3 h. ago Tyra Banks admits to taking America’s Next Top Model ‘too far’ ahead of new documentary

The reality competition series ran from 2003 to 2018

Culture

4 h. ago Half a million heat network customers to receive Ofgem protection from this week

New rules will bring heat network customers in England, Scotland and Wales more closely in line with those on traditional gas and electricity.

Economics

4 h. ago Court grants order to keep captain of seized oil tanker in Scotland

Avtandil Kalandadze's tanker was seized by US authorities, and his wife's lawyers argue that the US is attempting to bypass extradition processes.

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4 h. ago Thierno Barry salvages point for Everton after Leeds make rapid start

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Thierno Barry makes profligate Leeds pay to earn Everton a point

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Major change to stop rapists going free unveiled as survivor voices relief

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, who successfully sued the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said survivors must have the right to challenge decisions not to prosecute

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5 h. ago Starbucks is already undergoing massive changes to win back customers

CEO Brian Niccol is reportedly set to announce further changes in order to improve customer experience Thursday

Economics

5 h. ago Katie Price’s new husband exposed as ‘Walter Mitty’ who boasts of string of top jobs & posted fake AI images with celebs

MODEL Katie Price’s new husband is a fantasist who faked celebrity links using AI-generated photos and recently talked about marrying two other women. Self-declared millionaire Lee Andrews sent mucky online messages too rude to print to single mum Tina Prodromou less than a month ago, saying what he would do to her “when we are...

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6 h. ago Massive changes for police forces in Wales and England announced

It represents the most significant changes to policing in the UK for nearly 200 years

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6 h. ago Free pension ‘health checks’ could aid UK savers’ retirement plans

More than two-fifths of full-time workers with pensions had never changed their own contribution levels

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6 h. ago Katie Price’s new husband Lee Andrews faces questions over 'fake' Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian images

The veteran glamour model tied the knot with the Dubai-based businessman after a whirlwind one-week romance

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7 h. ago Katie Price shows off huge £120k ring on lavish spa day with new husband Lee Andrews

The former glamour model showed off her diamond sparkler as she enjoyed some rest and relaxation at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab's luxury spa

Economics

7 h. ago What are the major police reforms proposed by Shabana Mahmood and how will they affect Britons?

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said that "crime is changing" but "policing hasn’t kept pace"

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7 h. ago British Speedway branded a ‘joke’ for ‘embarrassing’ decision to get Page 3 legend to do their cup draw

BRITISH speedway bosses have been slammed as a “JOKE” for using ex-Page 3 girl Linda Lusardi to do their cup draw. The former glamour model unexpectedly presented the MAXiCab Championship knockout competition ties on a video for the governing body’s official social media channels. But fans voiced their anger in the comments for the random...

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7 h. ago The truth behind business boasts of Katie Price's new husband who brags he is a Cambridge

The new 'husband' of former glamour model Katie Price boasts of being a PhD who rubs shoulders with Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian.

Economics