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Ex-DfE permanent secretary: School system consistently failing poorest pupils

Former DfE permanent secretary Jonathan Slater suggests replacing current Ofsted inspections with a new accountability system for schools

Evening Standard

Pupils in England from low-income families ‘bounced out’ of costlier GCSEs

Survey says children avoiding subjects such as geography and languages because of fears about extra costs

The Guardian - UK

Warning poorer pupils are ‘bounced out of GCSE subjects’ by costs

More than a quarter of FSM students (27%) said it is difficult for them to afford musical instruments or music lessons

The Independent UK

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Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Evening Standard

Majority of inner London pupils on free meals going to university, data shows

Inner-city FSM pupils in capital also twice as likely to gain places at selective universities as counterparts elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Comparing The Dates of Tom Goldstein's SCOTUS Oral Arguments And The Dates In His Indictment

According to the government, Goldstein was very busy before and after his arguments at the Court.

Reason

Should You Buy the Dip in This Silver Stock?

Fortuna Silver Mines is a silver mining stock that has delivered outsized returns to shareholders in 2024, and continues to trade at a compelling valuation.

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Micronesia president says US beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country

Wesley Simina says the US is ‘well advanced’ in plans for $400m airport upgrade in Yap, amid rising tensions with China in the region

The Guardian - AU

Congress ‘gradually destroying’ US relations with Pacific ally, Marshall Islands president warns

Hilda Heine says US funding delays damage relationship with the Pacific nation as lawmakers say hold-up delivers a ‘gift’ to China

The Guardian - AU

3 Buy or Hold Silver Stock Options for 2024 Growth

Driven by a solid green economy, with investments in photovoltaics, 5G networks, and rapid adoption of electric vehicles, silver industrial demand is expected to remain robust, boosting the silver industry’s growth. So, let’s analyze if you should buy or hold silver stocks Pan American Silver (PAAS), Fortuna Silver (FSM), and…

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Inside tiny islands clinging to World Cup dreams despite FIFA not recognising them

The Federated States of Micronesia have never taken part in an official FIFA match, but the 2023 Micro Futsal Cup could end up being the first step in the long journey to recognition

Daily Mirror

U.S. signs agreement to continue Micronesia assistance under strategic pact

The United States said it signed agreements with Micronesia on Tuesday concluding negotiations to extend economic assistance to the island state under a strategic pact key to U.S. efforts to push back against China in the Pacific.

Reuters

United States and Federated States of Micronesia renew strategic pact in bid to counter China

Renewing the agreements has become a key part of US efforts to push back against China's bid to expand its influence in the Pacific.

ABC News

LeBron James may have played perfect assist for FSG to land Liverpool investment

LeBron James has increased his stake in Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group through a lifetime deal

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LeBron James increases equity with Liverpool owners FSG in new 'lifetime deal'

LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is extending the depth of his involvement with Fenway Sports Group

Al Jazeera

Micronesia leader accuses China of bribery, threats in Taiwan bid

David Panuelo says Beijing conducting ‘political warfare’ against his island nation as part of campaign to take Taiwan.

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference

In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei

ABC News

Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

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Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

Five Micronesian countries declare that President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign the US remains intent on ramping up high level diplomatic engagement with the region.

ABC News

Nationals MP Michael McCormack describes kava-drinking ordeal that left him 'cross-eyed' in hospital

The former deputy prime minister says he drank five bowls of kava in Vanuatu a day before being rushed to hospital after downing another more potent version of the traditional Pacific drink in Micronesia.

The Independent UK

Children who claim free school meals earn less as adults despite education – ONS

The ONS said data showed a “persistent earnings gap” between those who received free school meals and other students.

Reuters

U.S. and Marshall Islands seek economic assistance deal by yearend

The United States and the Marshall Islands agreed to try to reach a deal on U.S. economic assistance by late 2022, according to a statement seen by Reuters on Friday, a sign of momentum in talks as Washington worries about China's expanding Pacific influence.

Benzinga

Fortuna Silver Mines: Q1 Earnings Insights

Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE:FSM) reported its Q1 earnings results on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 04:00 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings Fortuna Silver Mines beat estimated earnings by 10.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.11 versus an estimate of $0.1.

Wales Online

Student loan grades plan could stop poorer and ethnic minority pupils going to university - study

Under the proposals access to loans could be limited to pupils who have passed GCSE English and maths or two E grades at A level

The Independent UK

Minimum entry requirements for loans will impact poor and minority students

New research finds a quarter of poorer students who sat GCSEs in 2011 and 2012 would not have accessed loans under proposed entry requirements.

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