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Fall in key GCSE pass rate prompts concerns about English and maths resits

The gap in GCSE results between boys and girls is now at its narrowest point this century.

Evening Standard

Planners refuse permission for poultry unit close to ‘precious’ chalk stream

Campaigners welcomed the move not to allow new unit housing up to 32,000 egg-laying hens near Berkshire’s River Kennet.

Evening Standard

Football fans will see Nigel Farage’s branded kit for the cynical move it is

As a new season begins, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is making a play for the affections of the nation’s football fans by launching its very own football shirt. It’s a move that has already proven popular among Reform supporters. According to Zia Yusuf, a leading figure in the party, thousands…

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World Cup begins with eyes opened to what could be for women’s rugby in Australia

The Wallaroos have witnessed first hand the huge interest in the tournament in England and are keen to match that benchmark back home

The Guardian - AU

Red Roses pick up where Lionesses left off in England women’s great sporting summer

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign on Friday against USA with ambitions of winning the trophy and capturing public imagination

The Guardian - UK

Voices: ‘This is not patriotism’: Readers clash over St George’s Cross flag displays

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over the wave of St George’s Cross flags and graffiti in Birmingham – with some calling it vandalism and hijacking, while others see it as a show of pride and unity

The Independent UK

GCSE results: joy at Maesteg school, but Wales still lagging behind England

Wales’s top grades rate of 62.5% is behind England’s 67.1% , but there were many success stories at the Llynfi valley secondary

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Why GCSE English and maths resits policy is ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

The Independent UK

Government’s GCSE English and maths resits policy ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of England’s top attractions will be free in September

How to visit some of the country’s best heritage and historical sites in September – without paying a penny

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt hailed as Red Roses centre prepares for fifth World Cup: ‘She’s just incredible’

The centre is set to feature off the bench in England’s opening fixture against the United States

The Independent UK

Ex-England captain Sarah Hunter ready for World Cup in a ‘different capacity’

The 39-year-old retired from rugby in 2023, finishing her career as England’s most capped player with 141 appearances and is now their defence coach.

The Independent UK

Spanish overtakes French to become most popular foreign language GCSE

GCSE results show Spanish entries continue to rise, while French and German see further falls.

Evening Standard

Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in Rugby World Cup opener

Young gun Caitlyn Halse will make history at the Women's Rugby World Cup when the Wallaroos take on Samoa as the tournament opens in England.

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Evening Standard

Abby Dow exclusive: World Cup final pain has only made England's redemption bid stronger

A heartbreaking defeat three years ago will spur the team on, says the Red Roses wing

Cycling Weekly

Bike theft can ruin lives, I know it, and something needs to change

There were more than 60,000 victims of bike theft in England and Wales last year, 25% of whom gave up cycling completely

The Independent UK

England given injury boost as former captain Heather Knight named in Women’s World Cup squad

Knight has not played since damaging her hamstring in May but takes her place in a 15-strong squad for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

The Guardian - UK

‘Good energy’: Eveliina Summanen backs Spurs surge after manager change

The Tottenham midfielder on Martin Ho, taking steps forward with the London club and playing for Finland at Euro 2025

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The Independent UK

Why England head into home Rugby World Cup as firm favourites

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The two sides of a Women’s World Cup that could transform rugby

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history could change the rugby landscape – even if some familiar challenges remain

Evening Standard

GCSE results 2025: London students 'far ahead' of any other regions but pass grades drop

Londoners were "far ahead of any other region" when it came to achieving at least a 7 or an A grade

The Independent UK

Top GCSE grades increase as boys narrow gap on girls

The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade considered a ‘standard pass’ has fallen

The Guardian - UK

GCSE results: pupils in England bounce back from pandemic as top grades rise

Proportion awarded grades 7 or above up on last year despite concerns over Covid era’s impact on cohort

Evening Standard

London and South East see largest regional drops in GCSE pass rate

Only one region saw a clear year on year increase in entries receiving a grade 4 or above.

Evening Standard

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate falls

Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their exam results to help them progress to sixth form, college or training.

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