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‘No coherent plan for social mobility’ and Strictly fix claim ‘boshed’
The Guardian leads with an interview with the government's social mobility commissioner, Alun Francis, in which he says that the government lacks an "overarching narrative" to pull various social...
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 University of Bristol, claiming it failed to protect...
Singing at school shouldn’t just be for Christmas, teachers say
Kate McGoughEducation reporterDan Nelson / BBCMany children find themselves singing at school in the run up to Christmas - at a nativity play or carol concert, often with parents...
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 being launched...
A memorial ends – but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
Tiffanie TurnbullBondi BeachGetty ImagesThere's been an outpouring of support from the community - but tension remainsAs helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down...
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 partner CBS News, as tensions in...
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 attending an Aston Villa game.The Independent...
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 specialist, who was recently nominated for a life peerage by Labour,...
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 Lincolnshire, told staff she had followed the...
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 Darts Championship.Austrian Suljovic denied...
