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The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces

Declan McKenna announce UK & Ireland 2024 tour including London Alexandra Palace show - how to buy tickets

Declan McKenna to hit the road in 2024 for UK tour - buy tickets

Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images.

Betrayal of the North: Boris Johnson hits out at PM on HS2

An aerial view of the groundworks construction of the HS2 high speed rail network progresses around the A38 dual-carriageway near Streethay on January 27, 2023 in Lichfield (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Gravy train: £280 million spent on HS2 consultants in years

Holly Humberstone announces massive Spring 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets & presale details

Holly Humberstone announces biggest UK tour to date - buy tickets

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

AI predicts what major UK cities will look like in 2050

According to a leaked photograp, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Rishi Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will link Manchester and London

The Vaccines announce ‘Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations’ album and 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets

The Vaccines announce new album and UK tour - how to buy tickets

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

September has been unusually warm with the month providing the hottest day of the year so far - but it’s not set to last with weather warnings for thunderstorms issued across the UK

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Ester Clyne was enjoying a friend's birthday party at Featherstone Castle in Northumberland when she was hit - Credit: SWNS

Near miss: Woman cheats death after castle wall falls 30ft on head

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Tommy Fury will return to the ring to face KSI. (Getty Images)

How to watch Tommy Fury, KSI, Logan Paul & Dillon Danis conference

Survey reveals the booziest UK cities - is your area on the list?

Matt and Carlie with their children Lincoln, seven, Delilah, four and Adelaide in Bali.

UK family who sold everything to move to Bail say they ‘struck gold’

Greggs is opening eight new stores

Greggs to open 8 new branches & drive-thru VERY soon - locations

Fellow YouTuber and PRIME co-owner Logan Paul has also been confirmed to fight on the DAZN main card - Credit: Getty

KSI vs Tommy Fury announced for Manchester's AO Arena

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

The Jonas Brothers will embark on a UK tour next year

Jonas Brothers announce 2024 UK tour - how to get tickets

Two police officers were injured in a knife attack following a car crash in south Manchester.

Two police officers stabbed in south Manchester

London Gatwick has been named the most chaotic airport in Europe. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Gatwick named the most chaotic airport in Europe

Depeche Mode ‘Memento Mori’ tour: Extra dates added to UK tour including Glasgow, London & Birmingham

Depeche Mode announce additional UK dates for ‘Memento Mori’ tour

‘Don’t Stare At The Sun’: Dominic Fike announces first-ever UK tour - how to buy tickets

Dominic Fike announces first-ever UK tour - how to buy tickets

More than half of adults admit they're 'stuck in a mealtime rut'

Russell Howard UK & Ireland tour 2023: Winter dates added - full list and how to get tickets

Russell Howard extends sold-out UK & Ireland tour - full list of dates

Russell Howard has added a number of exra dates to his sold-out UK & Ireland tour

CCTV shows the two men chasing a victim while wielding machetes.

Police launch manhunt for two men who ‘chased victim with machete’

Cheapest available parking space at major UK airports revealed. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Cheapest parking at major UK airports revealed

‘Turkey teeth’ warning as horror surgery left Manchester model ‘looking like a shark’

‘Turkey teeth’ warning after surgery left model ‘looking like a shark’

Queens Of The Stone Age UK tour 2023: how to get pre-sale tickets

CGI image of what Therme could look like

First look at huge new indoor water park coming to UK

The Prodigy with Keith Flint, right, The band are touring later this year

The Prodigy announce UK tour - all dates and ticket information

Usain Bolt captains the World XI again (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Who won Soccer Aid and which stars scored?

Liz and David Murphy sold up and moved to France

Family sold £400k house and bought a whole French village instead

Bring Me The Horizon have announced a new UK and Ireland tour

Bring Me The Horizon announce UK tour - how to get tickets

Family lead tributes to teenager killed following police pursuit

PJ Harvey announces UK tour including London, Manchester & Glasgow: how to buy tickets

PJ Harvery announces UK tour dates for autumn 2023

The Charlatans announce huge headline UK tour including London, Manchester & Leeds - how to buy tickets

The Charlatans announce huge headline UK tour - tickets

Child, 11, seriously injured after being mauled by a dog

Mango has announced plans to open more UK stores in 2023

Fashion retailer to open 13 new UK stores in 2023 - list of locations

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

British Soap Awards to ‘go ahead’ despite Phillip Schofield confession

Ikea bank holiday opening times

Ikea bank holiday opening times for Spring bank holiday

Eric Cantona announces ‘Cantona Sings Eric’ tour including Manchester & London shows: how to buy tickets

Eric Cantona announces debut music tour - how to buy tickets

Eric Cantona will release his first single on June 2

Sam Smith is set to perform at the AO Arena tonight

Sam Smith walks out on Manchester Arena show after just three songs

Prince William

Prince William supports Manchester Arena bombing survivors

London is forecast up to 19C by The Met Office

Met Office warns of high UV levels as UK temperatures reach 21C

Alexander Van Tulleken has gotten married

CBBC presenter Dr Xand Van Tulleken gets married

Anne-Marie The Unhealthy Club Tour: Singer announces UK dates including London, Manchester & Birmingham

Anne-Marie announces ‘The Unhealthy Club Tour’ including UK dates

Frankie Jules-Hough. (Photo: GoFundMe)

Pregnant mum of two dies following motorway collision

Steven Morrison (L) and Kyle Falconer of the four-piece British band The View perform on stage in concert at the Metro Theatre June 8, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.

The View’s singer punches bassist as comeback gig ends in brawl

Travelodge has released thousands of cheap rooms for UK stays this bank holiday

Travelodge releases thousands of rooms from just £25 for bank holiday

Taylor Swift reportedly dating Matty Healy after Joe Alwyn split

Nothing But Thieves have announced a UK tour

Nothing But Thieves UK tour announced