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Cultural figures hope proposed shake-up of curriculum can reverse years of ‘madness’ in which arts were devalued

When I heard it was dumbing down education, my heart sank. In fact, it’s outspoken about the chaos of Michael Gove’s reforms and the changes needed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

England’s elite league continues to house some of the world’s most devastating forwards.

Newcastle Knights flyer Dom Young suffered a broken foot in the Ashes clash at Everton, so he'll miss the final Test for England against the Kangaroos.

Marcus Smith will start at full-back against Fiji.

Smith is recalled at full-back in a new-look England team as Steve Borthwick continues to build squad depth

A government-appointed review panel has just released its long-awaited report on England’s national curriculum. Its stated intention is to improve curriculum quality for all children, but particularly those “for whom the system is currently not working well,” such as children with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Phil Foden will also be hoping to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.