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The Guardian’s lead on A-level results claims that No 10 is bracing itself for a “backlash” and fears a replay of the protests seen in Scotland last week after nearly 125,000 students’ results were downgraded during moderation. The paper says headteachers across England have “expressed despair” at the human cost of the calculated grades system, with one in the north-east saying 26 out of 39 students at their school had their results downgraded compared with teacher assessments. The front page also carries an aerial photograph of the train derailment in Aberdeenshire.

Guardian Front Page 26th of December 2024

Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed in the UK through online promotions and high street supermarkets, leading to concerns that pharmacies are flouting regulations regarding the marketing of prescription-only medications, with investigations revealing widespread use of loopholes to advertise these drugs, prompting action from the Advertising Standards Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure consumer protection.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of December 2024

Thames Water, a major utility company, allegedly diverted funds intended for environmental clean-up projects to pay executive bonuses, raising concerns about corporate governance and environmental responsibility amidst ongoing scrutiny over its operations.

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Guardian Front Page 23rd of December 2024

Local authorities and the UK government spent over £100 million in 2022-23 on legal fees and staff to contest special educational needs claims, a strategy criticised for prioritising costs over providing necessary support for children and families.

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