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Books by female authors studied by just 2% of GCSE pupils, finds study

Campaigners urge exam boards to diversify English literature set texts to challenge rising misogyny

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

Royals 'appalled' as 'stunned' Harry and Meghan confirm they've been asked to vacate UK home Frogmore Cottage

Frogmore Cottage eviction has reportedly 'left Harry and Meghan stunned - and at least two members of the Royal Family appalled'

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

Interviews with journalists can seem daunting – but new research shows 80% of subjects report a positive experience

Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible. He is a kind of confidence man, preying on people’s vanity, ignorance, or loneliness, gaining their trust, and betraying them without remorse.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Dilbert, icon of a bygone age, is handed his pink slip

The satirical workplace cartoon has been dropped by US newspapers after its creator waded into race controversy

Financial Times · Mar 1, 2023

‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ review: On the road with a fictional '70s rock band, with echoes of Fleetwood Mac

Based on the popular 2019 novel about a fictional rock band that became huge in the late ‘70s and then just as quickly fell apart, the 10-episode Amazon adaptation of “Daisy Jones & The Six” is structured (as is the book) like an episode of VH1′s “Behind the Music.”

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2023

Men chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ vandalise Christian stall at Delhi Book Fair

Chaos unfolded at the New Delhi World Book Fair in Pragati Maidan today when a group of over 30 people attacked a stall belonging to Gideons International, a Christian non-profit.

Newslaundry · Mar 1, 2023

Big Story Hunt at Eldon Square invites families to find 1,000 free books

In celebration of World Book Day, the Newcastle shopping centre will be hosting The Big Story Hunt this weekend

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

19 gifts for book lovers from Amazon, Waterstones and more to celebrate World Book Day

Bookworms have a range of gifts to choose from including £1 Kindle Books, mystery book subscriptions, reading-themed gift boxes, bookmarks and more

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

Isabel Oakeshott: the journalist who turned over Matt Hancock

Ex-minister’s judgment questioned for trusting journalist who has long made clear her disdain for his lockdown policies

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Daisy Jones & The Six book lovers have nothing to fear as TV adaptation nails 1970s vibe

After watching an advanced screening of the first episode of Amazon Prime's adaptation of Taylor Jenkin Reid's hit novel, Zoe Delaney argues seeing Daisy Jones & The Six come alive on screen proves it's possible to have multiple loves in your life

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023