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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children

Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.

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'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

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From Form 6 to division of work in the IT department, five big 'U-turns' of the Election Commission

Since the news of differences between the Election Commission and the opposition came into the limelight, the Commission has made changes in many of its earlier rules. The opposition is calling these changes a 'U-turn' of the Commission. Which rules have the Commission made changes in?

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Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?

An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

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Jones - the smiling wind-up artist who refuses to fade away

You never know whether you will get a compliment, a cutting observation, verbal grenade or all three from mischievous Eddie Jones.

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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.

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'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

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Anderson could be given chance to join Surrey

James Anderson could be given the opportunity to extend his legendary career by joining Surrey.

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Portugal great Ronaldo retires from international duty

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".

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More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas

Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

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