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Behind Scotland’s record high abortion figures

Experts have linked Scotland’s record-high number of abortions last year with social media misinformation and the cost-of-living crisis.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

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The cost of cooling your home

Fans and air-conditioning units are being snapped up by sweltering consumers, but what is the most economical way to keep homes cool during heatwaves?

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Daniel Abed Khalife: how did terror suspect escape from Wandsworth prison?

Airports and ferry terminals have been put on high alert as police fear a terror suspect who escaped from a south London prison on Wednesday may attempt to flee the country.

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When should children start secondary school?

Is it best to move to senior school at 11 or 13? Experts, Rosie McColl and James Johnson, discuss the respective benefits of each in an article first published in The Week’s Independent Schools Guide.

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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn/Winter 2023

The long summer holidays are over and it’s the start of the new academic year. As the autumn term gets underway we’re delighted to present the latest issue of The Week Independent Schools Guide.

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How to get a bursary at an independent school

A bursary is a grant awarded to a pupil to enable them to study at an independent school when they might not be able to otherwise. Independent schools offer means-tested fee assistance to widen access for families from all walks of life, regardless of their earnings – but children must…

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Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray?

We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe…

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Where are Britain’s missing schoolchildren?

School attendance is failing to return to pre-pandemic levels as data shows that more than one in five children in England are still frequently absent.

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Starstruck review: another series of the delightful BBC Three romcom

“I was nervous” about watching the third season of the BBC Three romcom “Starstruck”, because I so enjoyed the first two, said Deborah Ross in The Mail on Sunday. I needn’t have worried: “it’s witty and warm and terrific, all over again”. “The premise, essentially, is ‘Notting Hill’ in reverse.”…

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Elon Musk: the shocking degree of power wielded by an erratic billionaire

Forget his wealth, said Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker. It’s the sheer power Elon Musk wields today that should shock us. The billionaire’s rocket company, SpaceX, is currently the sole means by which Nasa can get astronauts into space from US soil. Another of his ventures, Tesla, controls the…

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Lives transformed by swimming with Newfoundland dogs

Paramedic Pete Lewin is transforming the lives of firefighters, police officers and soldiers suffering from PTSD by taking them swimming with his Newfoundland dogs. Those taking part in the therapy put on a dry suit and a lifejacket, and wade into the middle of a lake in Leicestershire, where they…

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Naked cyclist arrested on charity bike ride

A naked cyclist who was arrested during a charity ride has called for more understanding of naturism. Stuart Gilmour, also known as the Naked Cyclist, told Sky News he was detained in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, on Sunday. The naturist said the police were “absolutely lovely”. Explaining his hobby, he said…

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Kemi Badenoch tops Tory poll of most popular ministers

Kemi Badenoch leads the latest Cabinet popularity rankings, receiving the highest approval rating from Tory members.

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Extreme heat: how deadly will it be by 2030?

Extreme heat represents one of the “gravest threats to humanity”, according to a new study, as countries all over the world battle record-breaking temperatures fuelled by climate change and the weather pattern known as El Niño.

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Timothée Chalamet: the making of a global superstar

Actor Timothée Chalamet has become a bona fide global superstar, and his stock is set to rise higher over the coming months with the release of the highly anticipated “Wonka” movie in December, as well as the sequel to the sci-fi epic “Dune” in early 2024.

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A weekend in Tenby: travel guide, things to do, food and drink

One of the most iconic seaside destinations in Wales, the original town of Tenby was called “Dinbych y Pysgod” in Welsh, which translates as the “little town of fishes”. Established by the Normans as a fortified town, said Visit Pembrokeshire, most of Tenby’s old town walls remain, “enclosing the medieval…

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Venice Film Festival celebrates 80th year as A-listers hit the red carpet

The 80th Venice Film Festival is under way, celebrating films from around the world.

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India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change

The nation of India could be preparing to change its name, according to rumours that have been fuelled by invitations for the G20 summit that asked people to join the “President of Bharat” for dinner.

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The British public services that are actually working well

The crumbling concrete crisis has been described as the “tip of the iceberg” for the country’s schools.

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Honda e:Ny1 review: what the car critics say

Honda’s second electric vehicle is the e-version of its small SUV, the HR-V, said Top Gear Magazine. The e:Ny1 is a “solid”, dependable electric car, albeit not a particularly exciting one, save for the weird name (pronounced “ee-en-why-one”, not “anyone”). The 61.9kWh of battery gives an OK 256- mile WLTP…

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Paw Patrol snacks recalled due to porn site gaffe

Lidl has been forced to issue a recall for “Paw Patrol” snacks after it was discovered that a website on the packaging leads to pornographic content, UPI reported. The supermarket chain said the packs of Paw Patrol All Butter Mini Biscotti Biscuits and other items in the range include the…

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What does the royal family actually do?

With a new king on the throne this year, the role of the monarch and his family has come under renewed scrutiny.

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France bans vegan ‘steaks’ and ‘ribs’

France is taking steps to ban meat-related names like “steak” and “spare ribs” on plant-based food products, citing a need to eliminate “misleading claims” in the food industry.

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Asian hornets threaten ‘catastrophe’ for UK bees

UK bees are in danger from “invasive hornets” who are “wreaking havoc in mainland Europe”, according to a report by leading scientists.

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