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Govt rejects claim literacy no better than in 1950s
Govt rejects claim literacy no better than in 1950s

Multi-million pound efforts to improve literacy standards have not achieved any notable results, a review of standards has concluded. After assessing research from primary schools across England, the Cambridge University-based Primary Review concluded the “massive efforts” to improve results have had “relatively little impact.” Interim reports from its two-year inquiry show a moderate rise in… Read more »

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Byrne used mobile phone while driving
Home Office minister guilty of driving offence

The immigration minister Liam Byrne has pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving. Mr Byrne said he was discussing a deportation issue at the time but accepted this was no excuse and he should have pulled over. He expressed his remorse over the incident and apologised for wasting the court’s time. The Liberal… Read more »