The serious questions the Welsh Government must face up to about its school reforms
Devolved education reforms have made it ever harder to assess how well Wales' schools perform under devolution.
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Scotland performing 'significantly below England' in reading, writing and science
The "brutal" report found Scottish education "just isn't what it used to be" after 20 years of SNP Government.
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Teenagers in Wales are falling further behind, international Pisa school ratings show
The latest global rankings show education in Wales has fallen further behind the rest of the UK and the world, according to Pisa tests run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD)
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Labour sanctions over Israeli West Bank settlements to signify ‘reset’
Goods coming out of the illegal settlements in the West Bank could be subject to trade restrictions
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Former Sussex Police officer ‘breached the professional standards of behaviour’
A former Sussex Police officer ‘breached the professional standards of behaviour’, according to the police force.
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No-one charged nearly a week since murder probe launched after body found in Sheffield woods after shooting
A family member wrote on social media: “RIP my lovely nephew Ryan. You will always be loved, remembered”
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Michelle Keegan left emotional asking 'how' in sweet daughter Palma update
Actress Michelle Keegan recognised how quickly time was passing since she welcomed her daughter into the world
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Family issues statement after baby girl dies in UK woodland on camping trip
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder, as the family issues a statement calling for privacy
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Ed Miliband expected to announce sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank
The foreign secretary is due to give a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon.
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Pregnant woman grabbed by the neck in pet shop parking row
Kane Samms called his victim a 'little sl*t" during the altercation after blocking the car park with his van
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Road to remain closed all week as South Yorkshire firefighters continue to deal with blaze
Update on serious fire at scrapyard
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Concern grows for missing man who took taxi from Glasgow to rural village forest
Piotr Klusek was last seen in Glentrool, a village in Dumfries and Galloway, at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, September 2.
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Martin Lewis parents, grandparents over 'underperforming' ISA account
Money expert explained many people start up the accounts for children - but don't realise it's locked in for 18 years - and also there are better options
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Deputy Mayor backs National Rural Crime Week to fight fly-tipping, sheep rustlers and illegally butchery
“We can all play a role by keeping our eyes and ears open”
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Have your say on Sheffield Skyline adventure park project at two public meetings this week
Residents are invited to see the plans and give feedback at two meetings
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Channel 5 Traffic Cops star who lied to fellow officer sacked for gross misconduct
PC Nicholas Lovatt, a fan favourite from Channel 5's Traffic Cops, has been dismissed after a misconduct hearing
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DWP change for 45,000 people in shake-up - but Universal Credit still paid
The Labour government has partnered with major high street retailers including Asda, Greggs and Tesco
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Nigel Farage calls for full face coverings ban in public in 'modern Britain'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for a nationwide ban on all full-face coverings in public spaces, including religious veils, saying people in a 'civilised society' should be identifiable
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The Great British Bake Off 2026 line-up includes West Yorkshire 'Northern Diva' star
Great British Bake Off is back
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New masterplan to ‘regenerate’ council buildings in Scarborough
A new ‘masterplan’ could see the appointment of an external partner to lead on the regeneration of council-owned sites in a North Yorkshire town.
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Homeless man beaten and robbed in Llandudno after thugs mistook him for sex offender
the victim said said the attack left him with 'lumps on his head' and a patch of his hair was missing
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DWP state pension perk given out since 2010 'will have to go' under Andy Burnham
Makerfield MP has been told he will have to ditch the state pension triple lock.
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'I let my kids stay off school for day trips and birthdays but strict husband disagrees'
Michele Akester-Marsh has taken her kids out of school for trips to Lapland, Mallorca, and Ibiza - and doesn't care if their school has an issue with it.
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New medical centre to be built on old school playing fields in Enderby
The medical centre will replace the village's smaller surgery
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