Almost 150 schools will become independent academies this year in a dramatic expansion of the Coalition’s flagship education reforms.

Half the A-levels taken by pupils at independent schools in the UK were graded A or A* this year, figures from the sector suggest.

The head of exams regulator Ofqual says this year’s science GCSEs were not tough enough and there is inconsistency in standards between different boards.

Millions of people who are still paying off their student loans will be worse off this year, as the Student Loans Company is raising the interest rates on their borrowing.

Millions of people who are still paying off their student loans will be worse off this year, as the Student Loans Company is raising the interest rates on their borrowing.