Examination body Ofqual has blamed the government for the chaos over A-level results, with a leading member claiming ‘policy changes every 12 hours’ led to the debacle. Professor Tina Isaacs, who sits on Ofqual’s advisory group, told BBC Breakfast: ‘Ofqual’s role is to carry out Government policy. And when policy shifts every 12 to 24 … Read more
Some Ofqual board members want to get rid of their own controversial A-level algorithm after almost 40 per cent of grades were downgraded by the system. Critics have complained the algorithm used by Ofqual penalised pupils in schools in more disadvantaged areas, while benefiting those in private schools. Some Ofqual board members now believe the … Read more
Villagers living in terror of an intimidating traveller gang are demanding trench fortifications to block the return of the ‘unbearable’ group. They are calling for the ‘Stone Age’ defences to stop a repeat of the aggressive and antisocial behaviour that shattered the tranquillity of their small West Yorkshire community when around 30 vehicles set up an … Read more
A former fashion model who’s spent a decade battling a crippling medical condition that left her unable to get out of bed has revealed how CBD is helping her recovery. Kelly Brooks, 27, of Hampshire, suffers from chronic Lyme disease – a tick-borne condition that has severe symptoms including agonising joint pain, extreme fatigue and blinding … Read more
An ex-vegan is calling for people to ditch plant-based diets and eat more offal, arguing meat is environmentally friendly provided it’s sustainably sourced. Former research biochemist Robb Wolf, who lives in Texas, who co-authored the book Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat with dietitian Diana Rodgers, suffered from ulcerative colitis, a long-term condition where the … Read more
‘It wasn’t what we had planned’: Bindi Irwin reveals COVID-19 forced her and husband Chandler Powell to ditch their honeymoon plans and WORK instead By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 16:08 BST, 11 July 2020 | Updated: 16:11 BST, 11 July 2020 Bindi Irwin wed her long-time partner Chandler Powell during a secret … Read more
Under fire fashion retailer Boohoo has launched an independent review of its supply chain after a scandal about working conditions at factories. The investigation will be led by lawyer Alison Levitt QC and comes after the company’s shares plummeted £1billion amid the claims of poor pay and practices. Boohoo said it was going to invest … Read more
Sky Sports pundits deal fresh blow to BLM as they all ditch badges and wear ‘Kick It Out’ logos instead… but TV rivals on BT Sport – including Rio Ferdinand – continue to show their support despite row over far-left ideology Sky Sports pundits have ditched the Black Lives Matter badges on Saturday The guest … Read more
‘I’ve always felt a strong affinity to the ocean’: Cody Simpson urges Aussies to ditch plastic as he is announced as the new face of WWF-Australia By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:51 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 1 July 2020 He’s passionate about music and the environment. So it’s … Read more
Football fans have taken to social media in their droves after Sky Sports and the Premier League began to distance themselves from the political activism of Black Lives Matters UK. Top-flight players have taken a knee before every match in Project Restart, with badges also worn on the shirt sleeves of all 20 clubs, but … Read more