Radical plan for university applications after A-level results is rejected
The Education Secretary has rejected MP Gavin Williamson’s proposal for students to apply to university once they have their results.
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February 23, 2022 Protestors’ plea to Nottingham City Council to keep libraries open in proposals to save £28m
Protestors gathered outside the entrance to Nottingham City Council’s Loxley House headquarters to plead with them to not close three libraries as part of proposals to save money.
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February 22, 2022 Over-50s set to be offered Covid booster vaccines this autumn
Millions of over-50s could be offered Covid boosters this autumn, as Boris Johnson hailed Britain’s vaccine rollout as key to “restoring our liberties in full”.
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February 21, 2022 15 million homeowners must spend thousands to meet draconian eco rules
The Government’s energy efficiency drive will force 15 million homeowners to each spend thousands of pounds on home improvements.
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February 20, 2022 Transport for London could declare bankruptcy if government refuses further support
London’s transport authority could declare bankruptcy if the government does not provide support for it in a matter of days, Sadiq Khan’s office has warned.
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February 19, 2022 Prince Andrew accuser could be made to reveal settlement details in court
Virginia Giuffre could be compelled to reveal details of her settlement with Prince Andrew after a lawyer who is suing her made a request to a court for her to hand over documents.
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February 19, 2022 Six million households face compulsory water meters
Six million households could be forced to install water meters in a bid to cut usage after the Government declared new areas at risk of running dry, despite a fifth of supplies being lost to leaks every day.
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February 18, 2022 Medical report to be axed for those aged under 75 applying for driving licence
Drivers in Ireland aged under 75 will no longer have to supply a medical report to get approval to drive.
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February 17, 2022 University applications: Record number of UK students from poorest backgrounds apply
A record number of UK students from the poorest backgrounds have applied to go to university this year, figures show.
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February 16, 2022 Cycling charity launches ambitious plan to boost UK-wide path network
Amasterplan for a UK-wide traffic and barrier-free national cycling and walking network (NCN) suitable for “a sensible 12-year-old travelling alone” is to be launched on Wednesday.
