University students should be given compensation for disrupted studies, says Sir Anthony Seldon.

There could be a “monumental” spike in youth unemployment without action, a report says.

The recommendation comes from the Scottish government’s Covid advisory group on education.

Schools will be able to offer some sessions to years 7, 8 and 9 but it will not be a full return.

Rishi Sunak announces a temporary extension to universal credit until September as part of pandemic support.

Trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme say contributions must rise steeply.

As part of the phased return of pupils across Scotland, children in P4-P7 will also return full time.

Catching up is only part of helping pupils move forward after Covid, says education recovery tsar.

International pupils should be allowed to isolate at boarding schools, parents and teachers say.

Details of student complaints about Covid’s impact are released – including one award of £5,000.

The study measured infection rates in school staff and pupils in November and December.

The Education Policy Institute says they take fewer qualifications at a lower level than more affluent peers.