United Kingdom

Major GCSE Grading Changes In 2025 – Essential Info For UK Students And Parents

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Major GCSE Grading Changes In 2025 – Essential Info For UK Students And Parents

A significant transformation is coming to the UK’s GCSE grading system starting in the 2025/26 academic year, marking one of the most important changes in recent education policy. The current numerical 9–1 grading will be replaced with a simplified letter-based format ranging from A++ to F, with ‘U’ for ungraded. This grading overhaul is designed to make grade interpretation easier, reduce academic stress among students, … Read more

SNP Announces £12,050 Payout for WASPI Women – See If You Qualify & When Payments Start!

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In a major development for thousands of UK women, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has proposed a £12,050 compensation package for women affected by State Pension age changes — commonly referred to as WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women. This bold initiative aims to deliver long-overdue financial redress for the hardship caused by abrupt changes in pension rules. Who … Read more

DWP Confirms £3,000 Compensation for WASPI Women in 2025 – Key Details and Payment Dates

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DWP Confirms £3,000 Compensation for WASPI Women in 2025 – Key Details and Payment Dates

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has formally announced a compensation payment of £3,000 for women affected by the changes to the State Pension age. This decision seeks to address the concerns of thousands of women who experienced financial and emotional hardship due to the abrupt and poorly communicated changes to their pension age, … Read more

High Court Rules DWP’s Disability Benefit Reforms Unlawful – £416.19 Monthly Loss Averted

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High Court Rules DWP’s Disability Benefit Reforms Unlawful – £416.19 Monthly Loss Averted

In a landmark ruling that’s sending ripples across the UK benefits system, the High Court has declared that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acted unlawfully in attempting to implement its controversial disability benefit reforms. This decision represents a major victory for disabled individuals, many of whom were facing the possibility of losing up … Read more