GCSE Results Suffer Striking Decline
Over 5 million GCSE results were released today, bringing with it a startling realisation.
The amount of students who attained a A*-C has dropped by a shocking 2.1% compared to last year. This comes as a surprise given new government...
Smith Battles Article 50
Labour leader candidate Owen Smith stated he will fight to prevent Article 50, which formally instigates leaving the European Union, if he is elected. Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union means a member of a state can...
Sadiq Backs Smith, Says Corbyn Lost Public’s Trust and Respect
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, has delivered a scathing blow to Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour party and general elections hopeful. In a piece in the Observer, Khan wrote that Jeremy had failed to organise an effective team...
Chinese Student Caught Smuggling Knife into Buckingham Palace
A Chinese student, Hang Zhang, has been arrested for trying to smuggle a fold -up knife in his shoe into Buckingham Palace.
It is alleged that Hang was trying to kill the Queen, who was not at home at the...
Double Murderer Posing as Refugee Faces Extradition
An Albanian man that was granted asylum into the UK back in the 90’s is facing extradition back to his home country after being convicted a double murder.
Atif Metra, 53, fled Albania a year after killing two brother. He...
Briton Arrested In Dubai for Facebook Post
Scott Richards was arrested in Dubai for sharing a charity page, regarding buying blankets and tarpaulins for refugees in Afghanistan, on his facebook page.
The 42-year-old has been held since July 28th, charged with fundraising without permission. The UK Foreign...
British Olympian ‘Robbed at Gunpoint’ at Rio
A member of Team GB was reportedly robbed on their way back to accommodation
A spokesperson for the British Olympic Association has confirmed that a Team GB athlete was robbed early Tuesday morning whilst returning to their accommodation. They said:
“We...
Top A-level Grades Fall But University Offers Rise
For the fifth time in a row, A-level grades have taken a hit. The amount of A-A* grades was 25.8% this year, a decrease of 0/1% from last year.
Michael Turner, the director general of the Joint Council for Qualifications,...
Childhood Obesity Plan Fails to Impress
The government’s plan to tackle childhood obesity has been attacked on all sides for its weak strategy, backing out of promises and even pointlessness.
The plan calls for the food and drink industry to cut 5% of the sugar in...
Owen Smith Suggests IS Negotiations
Owen Smith, Labour leader hopeful, has raised eyebrows after suggesting IS should be included “round the table” during negotiation talks. Smith said:
“Ultimately, all solutions to these crises, these sort of international crises, do come about through dialogue.
"So eventually if...
