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Global Race for Grammar School Places Intensifies Across England

Global Race for Grammar School Places Intensifies Across England

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Families are increasingly applying to England’s grammar schools from hundreds and even thousands of miles away, highlighting the intense competition for places at some of the country’s most selective state schools. In several cases, there are more than 30 applicants for every available place. Tutor agencies report that preparation for entrance exams now begins as […]

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Open Justice Fears as Government Moves to Erase Court Data Archive

Open Justice Fears as Government Moves to Erase Court Data Archive

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The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of a large archive of court records used by journalists to monitor the justice system, prompting serious concerns about transparency and open justice. Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media organisations and campaigners, has been instructed to delete its entire archive after the government issued a

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Care Show London 2026 Returns to Excel London on 29–30 April

Care Show London 2026 Returns to Excel London on 29–30 April

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Care Show London 2026 is set to open its doors for the third consecutive year at Excel London on 29–30 April, welcoming the entire social care community. Matthew Moore, Show Manager, highlights what attendees can expect, including expert-led sessions, key speakers, and essential networking opportunities. Key Themes and Objectives Care Show London is the central

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ElevenLabs Raises $500M, Reaches $11B Valuation with AI Voice Tech

ElevenLabs Raises $500M, Reaches $11B Valuation with AI Voice Tech

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ElevenLabs, a London-based artificial intelligence company specialising in ultra-realistic human-like voices, has raised $500 million in a funding round that values the business at $11 billion, more than triple its valuation from a year ago. The latest round was led by Sequoia Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and

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Karl Lagerfeld’s Will Faces Legal Challenge Seven Years After Death

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Seven years after Karl Lagerfeld’s death, the designer’s will is facing a legal challenge that could benefit his nieces and nephews, who are his only living relatives. The fashion icon, who passed away from cancer in 2019 at the age of 85, left his €200 million fortune to his “real family” long-time assistant Sébastien Jondeau,

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NHS to Extend RSV Vaccination to Over-80s and Care Home Residents from April 2026

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NHS England (NHSE) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have announced that adults aged 80 and over, as well as all residents in care homes for older adults, will become eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine from 1 April 2026. The decision follows advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and

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Alphabet to Spend Up to $185 Billion in 2026, Doubling Down on AI Investments

Alphabet to Spend Up to $185 Billion in 2026, Doubling Down on AI Investments

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Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced plans to invest between $175 billion and $185 billion in capital expenditure in 2026, significantly exceeding analysts’ expectations of $115.26 billion. The increase underscores the company’s aggressive push to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The announcement coincided with Alphabet’s report of fourth-quarter revenue

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Ex-Husband of Former First Lady Jill Biden Charged With Wife’s Murder in Delaware

Ex-Husband of Former First Lady Jill Biden Charged With Wife’s Murder in Delaware

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The ex-husband of former US First Lady Jill Biden has been charged in connection with the death of his wife following a weeks-long investigation by authorities in Delaware. A Delaware grand jury has indicted William Stevenson, 77, on one count of second-degree murder over the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson, 64, according to police

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