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Thousands of students in England unsuccessfully resit GCSE tests each year

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UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications

New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growth
Financial Times - Feb. 11
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss

Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happen
Financial Times - Feb. 12
Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds

The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility. Urgent investigation is needed into the potential impact sunscreen is having on marine ...
The Guardian - 2d
Woman gives birth on board NYC subway, MTA says

A woman gave birth on board a New York City subway Wednesday.
CBS News - Feb. 13
'Army of Europe' needed to challenge Russia, says Zelensky

It comes as Donald Trump's envoy says Europe will not be involved in peace talks to end the war.
BBC News - 4d
Starmer says US 'backstop' needed for Ukraine deal

Speaking after meeting European leaders in Paris, the prime minister says "a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again".
BBC News - 2d
Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members

President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The org says it has 'received no official communications' about ...
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 8
Rep. Michael McCaul says USAID needs to "return to the core mission principles"

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who had once been a big supporter of USAID, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the ...
CBS News - Feb. 9
Badenoch needs to revive Tory fortunes by May next year, say frontbenchers

100 days after she became party leader, some members of her team say she must show progress in elections in 2026
Financial Times - Feb. 10

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