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GCSE grades down from 2021 record high, but remain above pre-pandemic levels

Figures, published by the Joint Council for Qualifications, cover GCSE entries from students across the UK.

The Independent UK

Key statistics in this year’s GCSE results

Rates are down on 2021, but higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The Independent UK

Empowering Sage scientists over Covid lockdown left us ‘screwed’, claims Sunak

The Tory leadership contender said not enough consideration was given to the economic and social impacts of lockdowns.

The Independent UK

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Thunderstorm warning as downpours set to disrupt unusually dry August

Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for Thursday from midnight to 3pm for south and eastern England.

The Independent UK

Labour accuses Tories of ‘failing our children’ ahead of GCSE results day

As students await their exam results, the Opposition said successive Conservative governments have left a ‘legacy of unequal outcomes’.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak reveals his prescription for government during visit to pharmacy

The former chancellor returned to his family’s old pharmacy and the GP surgery where his father worked.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak hits out at Liz Truss over ‘complacent’ economic policies

The former chancellor vowed to prioritise the battle against inflation while his rival advocates tax cuts.

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Majority of Britons want Government to do more on cost of living, a study finds

A study has found 77 per cent of Britons think the government is doing too little to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Evening Standard

Johnson says high energy bills are price of ‘evils of Putin’ as he visits Kyiv

Boris Johnson made a farewell trip to Ukraine before leaving office next month.

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban: Thames Water brings in restrictions affecting 15 million

Over 29.4 million customers across the UK will be banned from using hosepipes by the end of the week

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace says UK can ‘certainly toughen up’ visa conditions for Russians

The Defence Secretary said he does not like watching oligarchs’ wives “enjoying themselves in Greece or the South of France”.

The Independent UK

Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into effect for 15 million customers

The company said water levels in its reservoirs were ‘much lower than usual’.

Evening Standard

Sunak steps up attacks on Truss policies amid growing inflation fears

The cost-of-living crisis appears set to dominate the latest hustings clash between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

The Independent UK

Deaths during July heatwave higher on average than rest of month

A combination of factors could have caused the spike, not just the increase in heat.

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Tory candidates set to clash over cost of living at Birmingham hustings

Rishi Sunak’s backers have insisted he will remain in the race against Liz Truss.

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William and Kate’s new home a ‘disgraceful’ decision, says Republic

The couple are moving to Adelaide Cottage, which belongs to the Crown Estate, in Windsor’s Home Park

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Payments to Britons hosting Ukraine refugees ‘should double’ amid cost-of-living crisis

Refugees minister Lord Richard Harrington said he has been lobbying the Treasury ‘very hard’ to double the £350-a-month ‘thank you’ payment.

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Double payments to Ukrainian refugee hosts amid cost-of-living crisis – old

Refugees minister Lord Richard Harrington said he has been lobbying the Treasury ‘very hard’ to double the £350-a-month ‘thank you’ payment.

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Sunak pledges to make UK ‘science superpower’ if made PM

The former chancellor will face off against Foreign Secretary Liz Truss at the latest hustings in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Ellen White: The quiet girl from Aylesbury who retires as a European champion

Beth Mead, Harry Kane, Sarina Wiegman and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the many to congratulate White on her career.

Evening Standard

How high can inflation go as soaring energy prices stoke cost-of-living crisis?

Citi says 18%, official forecasts say just over 13% -- why so high and when will inflation peak?

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Ukrainian refugee families worry over housing as time with hosts nears end

Tania Orlova fears her young son could be retraumatised if they have to relocate away from the community where they are being hosted.

The Independent UK

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: Where the heavyweight rematch will be won and lost

Joshua is looking to regain the WBA, IBF and WBO belts from his Ukrainian opponent

Evening Standard

Covid-19 infections plunge 34% in fortnight to lowest level since mid-June, ONS reveals

Prevalence of the virus has declined among most regions and age groups

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