Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his homestead on 27 September. Despite one of South Australia's largest searches, no trace has been found. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Explore six compelling long reads, from a visionary train journey and the search for 'Sky Boys' to the surprising hunt for wallabies in the English countryside. Discover these stories now.
Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
Explore the surprising nautical origins of common English phrases like 'by and large' and 'three sheets to the wind'. Discover how the language of the sea washed ashore. Read the full analysis.
Owen Hargreaves claims Arsenal possess the four best full-backs in the Premier League, boosting their title charge. Discover his analysis of Mikel Arteta's squad depth and injury solutions.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
A new study reveals the most commonly mispronounced words and names of 2025, from celebrities to viral trends. Discover the correct way to say them.
The December 2025 Full Moon in Gemini urges honest communication. Discover your star sign's tarot card and guidance for closing the year with clarity. Join Kerry King's Tarot Club for a free month.
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
EE is offering up to £300 to cover early exit fees for customers switching broadband providers this winter. The deal includes Full Fibre 100 at £26.99/month but ends soon.
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
Discover your weekly tarot reading for love and relationships as Venus moves into Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Gemini brings party energy. Find out what the cards have in store for your zodiac sign.
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
Everton secured a vital 2-1 victory against Newcastle United in a tense Premier League encounter at Goodison Park. Read the full match analysis and key moments.
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Liverpool's 2024/25 title defence has been historically poor, making them statistically the worst defending champions in Premier League history. Discover the shocking numbers.
The incredible story of how English manager Bob Houghton revolutionised Swedish football and led Malmö, with part-time players, to the 1979 European Cup final against Nottingham Forest.
Remembering Peter Griffiths, a passionate educator who transitioned to award-winning television schools programming, leaving a legacy in education and broadcasting.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Arsenal face Bayern Munich in a Champions League clash that showcases the Premier League's remarkable rise to European dominance over the past decade. Discover the data behind football's power shift.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
A Russian corvette and tanker were intercepted by HMS Severn in the Dover Strait. Defence Secretary warns of a 'new era of threat' for the UK. Stay informed on UK security.
Sean Kelly argues PM Anthony Albanese's cautious pragmatism won elections but may hinder his government's legacy. Can Labor seize its opportunity? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
The traditional Saturday 3pm Premier League slot makes a special return with five compelling fixtures. Get team news, form guides and predictions for all matches.
A far-right group plans to protest English classes for asylum seekers at Dalmarnock Primary School. Glasgow Council condemns the 'misinformation' and 'racism'. Read the full story.