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London Academy of Excellence has been dubbed the ‘Eton of the East End’ thanks to its stunning record

Linguist, feminist activist and author of influential books on how language can shape gendered experiences

Julian Barnes will be 80 on January 19, an anniversary he is celebrating with the publication of this book, which he says will definitely be his last, although he’ll continue journalism, plus a sold-out conversation with his old mucker Ian McEwan at the Union Chapel next week.

Thomas Hardy’s final novel, Jude the Obscure (1895), was ahead of its time in more ways that one. Upon its publication, it provoked controversy with its explicit criticism of organised religion and traditional marriage, leading to book burnings and public criticism.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot, says professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, Lee Elliot Major

At the Oxford farming conference there were signs the government has much to do to win back farmers’ trust

"Firms don't appear to be replacing workers with AI on a significant scale," the firm said. It suspects some are trying to "dress up layoffs" as good news.

Sub-zero temperatures mean eligible benefit claimants will automatically receive the £25 payment

The freezing conditions across the country means 13 EFL matches have been called off.