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Ofqual Warns of Increasing Use of High-Tech Devices in Exam Cheating

Ofqual's chief warns that smart technology like hidden earpieces and smart glasses is making exam cheating harder to detect, with mobile devices accounting for 44% of malpractice cases last year.

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Getty Images High-angle view of students in uniform sitting at individual desks in rows on a herringbone wooden floor during an exam, while an invigilator walks down the aisle.

Starmer Criticizes Elon Musk for Stirring Division Over Henry Nowak Murder

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of stirring division over Henry Nowak's murder, urging calm as protests continue in Southampton.

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Union Urges Smaller Class Sizes as Pupil Numbers Decline in England

The National Education Union urges the government to reduce class sizes amid falling pupil numbers in England, highlighting recruitment challenges and ongoing pay negotiations.

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Teenager Sentenced to Life for Knife Murder While on Bail for Previous Attack

A 17-year-old has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for murdering John McNab while on bail for a prior knife attack.

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15-Year-Old Knife Attacker at Aberdeen School Referred to Children's Reporter

A 15-year-old girl who attacked a 12-year-old with a knife at Hazlehead Academy has been referred to the children's hearing system. The victim suffered severe injuries and was treated at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.

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BBC The gated entrance to Hazlehead Academy, with a pathway lined with trees

Reform UK Receives £9m in Q1 2026 Donations, Including £7m from Crypto Billionaires

Reform UK raised £9m in Q1 2026, including £7m from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Government officials reject claims of 'two-tier justice' following Henry Nowak's murder.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to reporters

Senior Black Officer Urges Caution on Police Reforms After Henry Nowak Murder

Andy George of the National Black Police Association warns against rushed police reforms after Henry Nowak's murder, urging careful review amid ongoing investigations and debates on race guidance.

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PA Media Head shot of Henry Nowak standing in front of orange and white balloons with the number 18 on.

MP Takes Legal Action Against Musk's xAI Over Deepfake Bikini Images

Jess Asato, MP for Lowestoft, has filed a High Court claim against Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated deepfake bikini images, seeking damages and accountability for AI system design.

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BBC Jess Asato during an interview. She looks to the right of the camera. She has shoulder length blonde hair, glasses and is wearing a red blazer.

Cynghori Pobl i Aros Dan Do ar ôl Tân yn Nhafarn Talbot Tata Steel

Tân yn dechrau ar linell brosesu yn nhafarn dur Tata ym Mhort Talbot, gan achosi cyngor i drigolion aros dan do a symud staff yn ddiogel.

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Investigations Ongoing After Royal Navy Helicopter Crash Kills Three

Investigations continue into a Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crash near Okehampton, Devon, that killed three personnel during training. Tributes have been paid by senior officials and the community as the Defence Accident Investigation Branch leads the inquiry.

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PA Media Scene of a helicopter crash in a field. Debris from the grey military helicopter is strewn across the grass. Wreckage can be seen across parts of the field. Tarpaulin is on top of the wreck.

Former MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger Dies at 62 After Cancer Battle

Sir Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, died aged 62 after cancer treatment. He led MI6 from 2014-2020, faced global security challenges, and was praised by leaders for his dedication.

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BBC Sir Alex Younger, an older man with short, greying hair, wearing a black suit, white shirt and red tie, smiling while sitting in the BBC studio.

Tata Steel Fire in South Wales Prompts Stay Indoors Warning

A fire at the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, South Wales, has led to residents being advised to stay indoors and motorists to avoid the area due to large smoke plumes and emergency response efforts.

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Kellie Evans Wide view of a large black cloud of smoke rising in the air behind a road. The sky is dark as the sun begins to rise.