A-levels: Warning over private and state school gap
Craig TaylorThe former school recovery tsar warns of growing educational inequality as a result of the pandemic. BBC News – UK
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser files civil lawsuit in US
Virginia Giuffre alleges the Duke of York sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: Quarantine-free travel from France resumes as UK rules change
Some travel firms report a “surge” of bookings but others say it is “too late to save the summer”. BBC News – UK
Covid: Wales moves to alert level zero with most rules scrapped
Social distancing ends, but face masks are still needed in shops and on public transport. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: PM and transport secretary defend travel changes
British tourists in Mexico who are due back after Sunday’s deadline will need to decide whether to come home early to avoid quarantining. BBC News – UK
Covid: Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds to start within weeks
The change in guidance from the UK’s vaccine experts affects around 1.4 million teenagers. BBC News – UK