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A-level results in England expected to return to near pre-pandemic levels

Career-focused subjects such as business studies and economics to surpass traditional academic disciplines like history in popularity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

Obituary: Vauxhall motorsport boss and successful co-driver Mike Nicholson dies aged 81

It’s a rare feat for anyone to have played a key part in two of the UK’s greatest eras of motorsport in two such disparate disciplines.

Autosport · Apr 4, 2025

‘Nigel Farage feels real’: why young British men are drawn to Reform

Once, anti-establishment youth disillusioned with mainstream politics headed left. Now increasing numbers are tilting right. Why?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025

Applicants choosing only competitive universities ‘unlikely’ to get many offers

Ucas could reduce the number of choices that applicants can make as demand for places grows, Cambridge University admissions director says.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Transplant hope for minorities as researchers alter donor kidney blood type

The development could increase the supply of kidneys available for transplant.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022

Thousands of good A-level students won’t get top university offer

Students predicted three Bs face struggle as competition grows for places at elite institutions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022

First post-Covid school leavers face fight for fewer university places

Parents and teachers say some students predicted to gain A* grades are being rejected after a surge in applications

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022