The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade considered a ‘standard pass’ has fallen
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How an ancient cow’s tooth could help solve the mystery of Stonehenge
New evidence confirms link between Stonehenge and two quarries in Wales believed to be sources of historic Wiltshire landmark’s legendary standing bluestones
Will Hurricane Erin end UK’s dry spell? Met Office issues new rain forecast
Hurricane Erin, which is currently over the Atlantic Ocean, could bring wet weather to the UK in the coming days
Reeves’s ‘mansion tax’ makes ‘no sense’ and could lose Treasury money, former IFS chief warns
The chancellor is reportedly planning to levy capital gains on the sale of first properties
UK government borrowed lower than forecast in July in boost for Rachel Reeves
Economists had widely predicted a higher July borrowing figure, making the actual outcome a positive surprise
Sanex shower gel advert banned over racial stereotype
The advert, for cosmetic brand Sanex, must not air again the ASA has ruled
GCSE results day: Grade boundaries, how to appeal, and why some students are getting results through an app
Thousands of GCSE students in England will get their grades in an app – but there are other things to look out for as well
Why inflation has risen above expectations – and what it means for you
Rachel Reeves has said there is ‘more to do to ease the cost of living’ following the latest figures
How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend
The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday
In numbers: Is the UK ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine?
Keir Starmer’s commitment to deploy British peacekeepers to Ukraine has raised questions over whether the UK is ready for conflict, Alicja Hagopian writes