The number of coronavirus alerts hits a new record, with nearly 690,000 sent in England and Wales.
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PM says education is universal cure despite aid row
A global summit raises £2.9bn to support education in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Covid: University students could be told jabs are required – Raab
There will be “advance warning” if vaccines become compulsory for halls, the foreign secretary says.
Google app charges targeted by mass legal claim
A new legal action seeks compensation for all UK Android users who buy apps on Google Play.
Uber slides over reports SoftBank selling 45 million shares
Japan’s SoftBank is selling the shares to cover losses in other investments, according to one report.
Fresh warning over rip-off locator forms on Google
‘Devious’ sites which charge money for a free passenger locator form top search engine results.
‘Reckless’ to scrap BTecs, educators warn
The government is urged to rethink its plans to introduce new technical qualifications in England.
Richer parents pressured teachers on exam grades
“Sharp-elbowed” parents have been chasing better grades in this year’s replacement exams, says study.
Facebook warns growth set to slow ‘significantly’
The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop.
Activision Blizzard staff walk out over harassment claims
Employees of the company behind Call of Duty are angry over allegations of sexism and harassment.
Former eBay supervisor jailed for cyber-stalking critics
A former police captain turned eBay employee harassed critics of the online-auction company.
Ofcom appoints online safety head to take on big tech
Anna-Sophie Harling will have responsibility over how big technology companies regulate harmful speech.