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Jason Arday subjected to ‘campaign of sustained abuse’ since taking Cambridge role, family say

Prof Arday’s family also spoke out against what they say was a ‘campaign of misinformation’ against him

The Independent UK

Students to receive eagerly anticipated A-level results

A record number of 18-year-olds could be successful in securing their first-choice university on results day, Ucas said.

Evening Standard

A-level results day: Record number of students expected to get into first-choice universities but NEET crisis lingers

Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving grades to help them decide whether to progress to university, an apprenticeship or work

The Independent UK

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Tories demand Burnham cap student loan interest

The renewed demands to ‘fix student debt’ come as A-level students prepare to receive their exam results

The Independent UK

Student loans should be taught in school maths lessons, Ucas boss says

Calls for student loan finance to feature on GCSE maths curriculum after recent backlash over system

The Independent UK

Education Secretary plots reform to end ‘straitjacket’ system

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The Independent UK

Education secretary vows to undo Gove’s ‘straitjacket’ school reforms

Lucy Powell says the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach doesn’t suit all children

The Independent UK

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‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’

New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skills

The Guardian - UK

‘It hurts to lose a job you love’: Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson fights on despite cabinet demotion

Exclusive: The former education secretary on her new role as Labour chair and continuing as the minister for women and equalities

The Guardian - UK

New Education Secretary vows to look at 'egregious' student loan payments

Lucy Powell said on Monday that the scandal was ‘very much at the top of my in tray’

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham appoints equalities minister Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

The Prime Minister said Ms Phillipson will help drive ‘culture change’ in the party

The Independent UK

Schools to offer pupils technical subjects from age 14 under Burnham reforms

The new Prime Minister said a shake-up is needed to to fix the ‘youth unemployment crisis’.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general election

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Andy’s Angels: Is Burnham’s Labour good for women?

INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the male-heavy line-up under Andy Burnham shows women are still being quietly shut out of power in Labour

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Newly Appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell's Anti-Academies Past Raises Questions Over Future of England's Schools

Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.

The Times of India

'3/10 — see me after class!': Tories mock new UK education secretary Lucy Powell over grammar gaffe

Lucy Powell's first day as the UK's new Education Secretary has drawn criticism from the Conservative Party, which mocked grammatical mistakes in a social media post announcing her new role.

The Independent UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

Bangkok Post

Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

LONDON - Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.

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France 24

UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘build a new economy’ in maiden speech

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday after a meeting with King Charles II at Buckingham Palace. The incoming PM pledged to reshape the country's politics and ease its cost of living crisis as he announced a 10-year plan to…

The National (Scotland)

Trump says Scots 'dancing in streets' over claims Burnham backs North Sea drilling

DONALD Trump has been panned for claiming people in Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil…

The Independent UK

Trump weighs in on North Sea oil and gas row hours before Burnham becomes PM

President says expected announcement on new drilling will stop Britain becoming ‘poverty stricken disaster’

Evening Standard

Donald Trump celebrates reports Andy Burnham could back more North Sea drilling

The incoming prime minister has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Ditches Digital ID Plan, Saying Billions Will Go To Cost-Of-Living Priorities Instead

Andy Burnham plans to scrap Starmer's digital ID plan upon becoming UK Prime Minister, redirecting resources to address cost-of-living issues and support local economies.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London

Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses

Evening Standard

Thames Water set to be placed in special administration by Andy Burnham

The utility has warned that it will run out of cash by the end of the year unless a deal can be agreed between its creditors, Ofwat, and the government

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