Exam Board Fined £875K Over Migrant Language Test Errors
An exam board has been fined £875,000 after a computer marking error incorrectly passed thousands of migrants on English language tests, affecting over 62,000 individuals.
An exam board has been fined £875,000 after a computer marking error incorrectly passed thousands of migrants on English language tests, affecting over 62,000 individuals.
A Stockport shop owner claimed over 100 litres of alcohol found in the backroom was for staff consumption, not illegal sale, as police raised concerns over a child tip-off and other issues.
The triple lock policy for state pensions faces scrutiny as costs escalate. Experts urge an end date, proposing an earnings-linked increase instead.
Charities call on UK government to scrap mixed age couples rule for Pension Credit, which leaves low-income households up to £7,000 worse off annually.
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Newcastle United have denied a falling out between Lewis Hall and Eddie Howe, with the left-back not submitting a transfer request. Manchester United are monitoring the situation.
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Britain's independent bookshops face business rate hikes of up to 100% by 2030, forcing some to sell over 1,000 extra books yearly to cover costs, threatening the industry.
Everton's anger at the £35m compensation ruling highlights a Premier League regulatory system that has lost integrity, with inconsistent punishments and loopholes undermining fairness.
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Celtic receive a suspended seat capacity reduction and £7,500 fine from SPFL for pitch invasion during Hearts match. Motherwell also sanctioned.
Chelsea have been advised to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer, with Manchester United holding a 10% sell-on clause. The winger has struggled since his £40m move.
Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen was fined £26,000 plus costs after Westminster council found serious hygiene failings, including mouse droppings, at its Haymarket store.
Betfair offers enhanced odds of 50/1 on a goal in the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup opener, plus a £5 England free bet. New customers only.
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RecommendedUK minister Lucy Rigby defends student loan changes, arguing heavily subsidised system gives government right to alter terms. Critics say changes are unfair.
Formula One leaders have agreed on engine changes for 2027 and 2028 to address driver dissatisfaction, particularly from Max Verstappen, who threatened to leave the sport over current regulations.
Fifa deemed political elements in Haiti's World Cup jerseys, referencing the Haitian revolution, as too political, forcing a last-minute redesign ahead of qualifiers against Scotland.
Adrian Chiles argues that big money and sponsors are ruining the World Cup, leaving real fans without tickets and forcing them to watch from afar.
ITV says the expanded 2026 World Cup will be its most commercially successful tournament, with ad revenues 30% higher than Euro 2024, calling it a 'six-week summer Super Bowl'.
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The EU has updated its Air Safety List, adding Air Express Algeria and lifting the ban on Kyrgyzstan airlines. 154 carriers are now banned, with implications for holidaymakers.
The verdict on Manchester City's 115 charges is still pending, but a recent compensation ruling against Everton shows potential financial fallout for City if found guilty.
A shopper bought the same seven branded items from eight supermarkets and found huge price differences, with Co-op and Waitrose charging nearly double ASDA and Iceland.
A car showroom in Abertillery has been trading without planning permission since 2021, prompting a retrospective application to regularise its use after a council notice.
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RecommendedFIFA and FIFPRO have agreed to introduce mandatory release clauses in player contracts from 2027, along with greater player protections and a share of transfer fees for lower-earning footballers.
New state pension tax rules may lead to unequal treatment, with some claimants paying tax while others with similar incomes do not, HMRC confirms.
HMRC confirms new legislation for state pension tax changes. From April, full new state pension will exceed personal allowance, but policy aims to exempt sole pension recipients.
Haiti's World Cup kit has been altered at the last minute after FIFA deemed the design, featuring the Battle of Vertieres, as political messaging. The team faces Scotland in their opener.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ryanair for charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The airline calls the probe 'bogus'.
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