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When is a student loan written off? Almost 1.8m people in the UK owe £50,000 or more

UK student loan repayment plans depend on when you started your course, where you live after completing your studies, and how much you earn

Evening Standard

Western Digital claims its new QLC SSD beats its last-gen TLC drive — SN5000S is up to 16.5% faster than SN740

Western Digital's latest QLC-based SN5000S drive is apparently up to 16.5% faster than its TLC-based predecessor, the SN740.

Tom’s Hardware

ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket two months after suspension

The ICC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket due to the country's compliance with membership obligations.

The Hindu

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HMRC is charging me for a student loan that I have never had

It has taken £4,000 from my salary, and has referred me to a debt collection company

The Guardian - UK

Organised crime may be profiting from student loan fraud worth £60m – report

Gaps in regulation over franchise university providers leaving funding unprotected, according to National Audit Office

The Guardian - UK

Report aims to plug 'vital' information gap for Scottish land reform policy

“BUY land,” American wit Mark Twain famously quipped, “they’re not making it anymore" ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish farmland prices skyrocket 'by up to 58 per cent in three years'

THE value of farmland in Scotland skyrocketed by as much as 58 per cent between 2020 and 2022, according to a new report ...

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India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in July 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that Team India will tour the island nation for a three-match ODI series and three T20Is in July 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe

Roshan Ranasinghe slams SLC for ICC ban bid, appoints interim committee. SLC suspends interim committee, accuses Ranasinghe of political interference. Court of Appeal to hear case on suspension. Ranasinghe attacks court for ignoring audit report. SLC sues Ranasinghe for defamation. Crisis in SL cricket after World Cup exit.

The Hindu

What led ICC to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket? | Explained

What will happen to cricket in Sri Lanka because of ICC’s suspension of Sri Lanka’s cricket board? Why are there allegations of breach of obligations as a Member? What do the rules specify?

The Hindu

Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension: Sports Minister

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee in the wake of the country’s poor World Cup performance, but the country’s Court of Appeal has put that move on hold.

The Hindu

ICC suspends Sri Lanka's membership over government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket membership due to government interference; SLC board dismissed and replaced with interim committee by Sri Lanka's ministry of sport; Court of Appeal stayed sacking; ICC Board determined SLC in serious breach of obligations; ICC to decide conditions of suspension.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka team returns home, chief selector blames external conspiracy for poor World Cup show

Sri Lanka's poor World Cup performance is result of "conspiracy from outside", alleges Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe. He takes responsibility for the team's two wins in nine games, marred by injuries and mid-tournament captaincy change

The Hindu

Sri Lanka sacks entire cricket board after humiliating loss to India during World Cup

The side has won only twice after playing seven matches in this year’s Cricket World Cup

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The Hindu

SLC administration sacked in aftermath of Sri Lanka's heavy defeat to India

Sri Lanka govt. sacks cricket board after team's heavy defeat in World Cup. Riot police protect SLC premises as public outcry calls for Silva administration's resignation. Interim committee headed by Arjuna Ranatunga appointed by Sports Minister

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Board secretary resigns following Sri Lanka's underwhelming run in World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns after team's poor performance in ODI World Cup; Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe blames selection committee and SLC administration; Shammi Silva elected as chair for third successive term; Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in Delhi on Nov 6, two wins from seven games.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan board calls for 'urgent and comprehensive explanation' following 302-run loss to India

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) asked for 'urgent explanation' from coaching staff/selectors after India's 302-run win in ODI World Cup 2023. SLC believes in transparency and accountability, citing team's preparation, strategies and performance as areas of concern. Injury problems forced replacements, with Kusal Mendis taking over as captain.

The Hindu

Lanka police deploys anti-riot squad to protect SLC premises fearing protest

Angry fans call for SLC execs' resignation after Sri Lanka's crushing World Cup defeat to India. Police deploy water cannons near SLC office. Fans demand complete overhaul of SLC management, accusing it of wrong decisions. Sports minister may appoint interim committee, but ICC averse to politically appointed governing bodies.

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Mathews, Chameera to join Sri Lankan squad as travelling reserves

Mathews/Chameera join SL World Cup squad as travelling reserves. 36yo Mathews has 221 ODI games/6000 runs/120 wickets. 31yo Chameera has 44 ODI games/50 wickets. SLC to ensure team has replacements in case of injury. Mathews/Chameera join team in India on Friday.

The Hindu

Indo-Pak match | Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket’s greatest rivalry

Colombo's Premadasa Stadium saw few spectators at the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match, despite the local administrators expecting a good turnout. Price reductions failed to attract fans, possibly due to rain predictions and speculation of a venue shift.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.

The Guardian - UK

UK graduates paid back £100m in student loans while below threshold

More than 850,000 made repayments while their income was too low in 2021-22 , according to an investigation

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 291 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Shopping with Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green in SLC

Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green have very different tastes in style, as seen in the latest episode of UFC 291 "Embedded."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Player grades: Ousmane Dieng flashes in 100-91 summer league win against Sixers

It was the Ousmane Dieng show against the Sixers in the SLC summer league finale.

The Conversation

African leaders in Sierra Leone played a key role in ending the transatlantic slave trade

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on the west African coast, was named for the freed slaves who were returned to Africa by British members of the movement to end slavery. Founded in 1787 by a group of 400 black Britons from London, the colony ultimately became a refuge for…

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