Pearson, one of the UK’s largest exam boards, faces a £250,000 fine from Ofqual after breaching key regulations designed to protect students and ensure the integrity of GCSE, A-level, and BTEC exams. The breaches, which occurred in 2023, involved conflicts of interest and confidentiality failures regarding exam papers. Pearson admitted its errors and cooperated fully … Read more
The UK government has introduced tax cuts to support pubs and small breweries, reducing draught beer duty by 1p per pint. This move aims to encourage people to visit pubs while also providing financial relief to small beer producers. These changes, worth £85 million, are designed to boost the alcohol industry by fostering innovation and … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under fire for failing to adequately support disability benefit claimants, leaving them at risk of increased hardship, according to a damning new report by the Commons cross-party Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The report highlights serious issues with long call waiting times, underpayments, and poor customer service, particularly … Read more