Thinktank says unauthorised absence is ‘a leading cause’ of performance gap between disadvantaged pupils and peersUnauthorised school absence is a leading cause of the widening performance gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in England, according to analysis from a respected thinktank.The research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that all of the increase in the “disadvantage gap” among 16-year-olds since 2019 can be explained by students on free school meals (FSM) missing more time off school than other pupils, putting them several months behind in terms of their results. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/17/unauthorised-school-absence-widening-disadvantage-gap-in-england Author : Richard
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Social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-el-paso-united-nations-tiktok-families-b2716334.html Author : Megan Janetsky Publish date : 2025-03-17 05:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Today's horoscope for Monday, March 17 sees one star sign recognising that certain commitments or parts of their life are doing more harm than good Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/horoscopes/todays-horoscope-march-17-one-34859756 Author : [email protected] (Russell Grant) Publish date : 2025-03-17 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The boss of an iconic jazz bar says he's been left "surprised" and "confused" after his late licence application for a London site was turned down, making him question support for live music in the capital. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/blue-note-jazz-club-boss-says-restrictive-licensing-laws-are-killing-music-after-late-licence-refused-13328604 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A body has been found in the search for a missing six-year-old girl. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14505671/Airlie-Montgomery-final-moments-Nowra.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 03:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d48rl1rplo Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 03:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald TrumpMark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy.Carney is deliberately making his first foreign trip to the capital cities of the two countries that shaped Canada’s early existence. At his swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Carney noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples: French, English and Indigenous. He said Canada was fundamentally different from the US and will
‘You do realize direct messaging a stranger on Instagram with the intent of harassing them regarding their own personal relationship is insane,’ Hudson said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bill-belichick-girlfriend-jordan-hudson-age-gap-instagram-b2716303.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2025-03-17 02:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Far from worrying that it’s damaging and anti-social, some mums and dads see gaming as a route to prize money and - as the UK’s first gamer film is released - big screen success Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/family/children-go-head-head-first-34857363 Author : [email protected] (Tiffany Wallis) Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Labour faces a major challenge from its own backbenchers ahead of an announcement to restrict some sickness and disability benefits. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/welfare-reforms-to-pip-disability-benefit-trigger-intense-row-within-labour-13330692 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A British Airways pilot's booze and drug-fuelled antics led to him being sacked from the passenger airline in 2023 - but one company has now given him a second chance Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/british-airways-pilot-sacked-snorting-34872855 Author : [email protected] (Benjamin Lynch, Paul McAuley) Publish date : 2025-03-16 21:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
French Socialist MEP Raphaël Glucksmann said President Trump's decision to 'side with the tyrants' warranted his request. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14505445/statue-liberty-return-france-trump-ukraine.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 02:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gm6jjqzg2o Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 02:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Radio National, Triple J, ABC Classic and ABC News Radio were all down due to a technical issue from about 8am AEDT on Monday, broadcaster saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereThe ABC’s national radio services were hit by a major unexpected outage for more than 90 minutes on Monday morning, with Radio National’s flagship RN Breakfast affected on both analogue and streaming services.Radio National was restored at about 9.30am AEDT, but ABC technicians were still working on other services mid-morning on Monday after an apparent technical glitch hit
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Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle United: Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secure glory at Wembley to end the Magpies’ drought Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-newcastle-carabao-cup-final-result-b2716188.html Author : Richard Jolly Publish date : 2025-03-17 01:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Bob Cadger was due to fly home on Tuesday but failed to board his flight after attending a Napoli vs Fiorentina football match with friends and travelling to Pompeii Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/police-search-missing-football-fan-34873123 Author : [email protected] (Ruth Suter, William Morgan) Publish date : 2025-03-17 01:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It was a sunny morning in June 2023 as news broke that a major incident had been declared in Nottingham. As the hours went by it emerged three people had been stabbed. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/nottingham-attacks-wouldnt-have-happened-if-authorities-had-listened-says-family-of-man-killed-months-earlier-13330167 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
TikTok star Ellis Matthews gained social media fame when she allegedly shared advice on how to claim benefits while living abroad - she has now said she was arrested Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/brit-mum-who-bragged-claiming-34872946 Author : [email protected] (Benjamin Lynch, Anders Anglesey) Publish date : 2025-03-16 22:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The WAG, 33, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a collection of snaps from the month. One of Annie's pictures was a glowing selfie where she showed off a glitzy diamond ring. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14505735/Annie-Kilner-flashes-HUGE-diamond-ring-just-days-reuniting-husband-Kyle-Walker-Cheshire.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 01:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko says Ukraine must remain neutral in any peace deal. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6yj0m1yl7o Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Portions of eastern US under watch for dangerous winds and tornadoes as storm moves out on SundayPortions of Pennsylvania, New York, and mid-Atlantic and south-east states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.In a White House statement, Donald Trump said he was monitoring the tornadoes and storms, adding that “36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/16/extreme-weather-storms-tornadoes Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content
Researchers say the phenomenon is fuelling political polarisation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/harry-potter-gandalf-darth-vader-politics-southampton-university-b2716092.html Author : Ben Mitchell Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Ste Snell died without warning, after he collapsed at the factory where he worked. Tributes have poured in for the 'best dad' whose kids were 'his entire world' Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fit-healthy-father-twos-death-34873114 Author : [email protected] (Olivia Williams, William Morgan) Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A row is brewing between teaching unions and Number 10 over the impact AI could have on jobs, Sky News has learnt. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/teaching-unions-gear-up-for-fight-with-number-10-over-ai-job-loss-fears-13327798 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Georgia Horsley, the wife of McFly star Danny Jones, is reportedly staying with a friend in London following Danny's shock kiss with ex-Love Island contestant Maura Higgins Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/danny-jones-wife-georgia-leaves-34873074 Author : [email protected] (Benjamin Lynch, Seamus Duff) Publish date : 2025-03-16 23:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.