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Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, top government adviser says
Sir Keir Starmer does not have a "coherent approach to social mobility", the government's social mobility commissioner has said. Alun…
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University threatened with legal action after protest at event
A leading academic, who led a recent government review into sex and gender data collection has threatened legal action against the…
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Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say
Kate McGoughEducation reporter Many children find themselves singing at school in the run up to Christmas - at a nativity play or carol…
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Puppy farm and trail hunt ban promised in animal welfare strategy
An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are promised as part of a new animal welfare strategy…
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A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
Tiffanie TurnbullBondi Beach As helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down her street on…
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US reportedly pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela
The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told the BBC's US…
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Police watchdog may investigate West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban
The police watchdog says it may investigate West Midlands Police over its handling of the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from…
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King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
The chair of the King's Foundation Dame Ann Limb has admitted being "misleading" about her doctorate qualification. The education…
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Take That singer Robbie Williams surprises 94-year-old fan
This is the moment Robbie Williams made a 94-year-old fan's wish come true. Norma, a resident of Humberston Care Home in North East…
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PDC World Darts Championship: Mensur Suljovic denies slow play 'cheat' claim from Joe Cullen
Joe Cullen says opponent Mensur Suljovic's slow style of play is akin to cheating after the 32nd seed was knocked out of the PDC World…
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In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice
Thousands of revellers gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire on Sunday morning to welcome the sunrise on the winter solstice - the shortest…
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Alexander Isak: Liverpool fear 'significant' lower leg injury for striker
Isak, who scored only his second Premier League goal of the season on Saturday in 10 appearances, has struggled since arriving at Anfield.…
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No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission has found no "credible evidence of potential offences of electoral law" over Nigel Farage's election expenses. In…
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Saudi Arabia: Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in 2025
Caroline HawleyDiplomatic correspondent Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a…
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Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales as part of a new animal welfare strategy to be published by the government on…
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi beach attack victims
Katy Watson,Australia correspondentand Tiffanie Turnbull Mourners in Australia have fallen silent in honour of the victims of the Bondi…
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Bekkersdal shooting: Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack
Jaroslav Lukivand Mayeni Jones,Johannesburg A manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern in South Africa left nine people dead and…
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Our built environment is exacerbating the loneliness crisis
I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again: Our built environment contributes to a mental health crisis. The built environment as…
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How Santa (and you) can find the right North Pole, even as it keeps moving
When Santa Claus is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard that…
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Costco’s newest membership perk isn’t impressing its customers
Costco’s latest promotional offering just dropped, but members aren’t rushing to claim it. At select warehouse club locations, members can…
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Trio ejected as Philadelphia Eagles beat Washington Commanders to win NFC East title
Three players were ejected as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29-18 to win the NFC East title for the second year…
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The most important year-end metrics aren’t on your balance sheet
As the year winds down, many leaders find themselves in a familiar ritual: closing the books, reviewing revenue targets, and drafting…