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Math scores plunge for 13-year-olds as pandemic setbacks persist

Math and reading scores among America’s 13-year-olds fell to their lowest levels in decades, with math scores plunging by the largest margin ever recorded

The Independent UK

COVID didn't change internal migration as much as claimed, new ABS data show

At its height, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted well-established patterns of migration within Australia. Reports of a regional renaissance suggested city dwellers were moving to regional areas in droves. The governments of Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were also keen to promote new migration flows to reverse long-standing declines…

The Conversation

Pandemic-level growth rates highlight economic ills

Australia is on track for two years of below-trend economic growth that may be even weaker than first feared.

The New Daily

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Federal student loan repayments to resume in fall after 3-year pause

After a three-year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal student loan payments are expected to restart this fall.

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Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab slashes 1,000 jobs in biggest layoff since pandemic

Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab Holdings said it is cutting over 1,000 jobs or 11% of its workforce to cut costs and keep the company competitive, in its biggest round of job cuts since the pandemic

The Independent UK

Air Pollution Worsens COVID-19, Even At Low Levels, New Study Finds

Exposure to air pollution increased hospital stays and risk of death, equivalent to being a decade older, research shows.

Zenger

Eating Disorders And Self-Harm Soared Among Teen Girls During Pandemic

Lockdowns and social media pressure may have worsened mental health, says study

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Tutoring not a long-term plan to help English pupils catch up, say teachers

School leaders are considering dropping out of the government’s post-pandemic scheme as it prepares to cut funding

The Guardian - UK

Alarm sounded over ‘worsening’ access to NHS care when people need it most

The National Audit Office warned that improving services could be a ‘significant challenge’.

The Independent UK

Number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared, experts warn

Researchers examined the number of eating disorders before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Space being made for luxury goods

Bolstered by growing demand for luxury items during the pandemic, Siam Piwat has doubled the sales space for luxury goods at Siam Paragon.

Bangkok Post

Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic

The Independent UK

Is PayPal Holdings (PYPL) a Buy or Sell This Week?

Fintech pioneer PayPal’s (PYPL) stock has been losing steam in the post-pandemic period. However, PYPL is well-positioned for long-term growth. So, does this present the right opportunity to scoop up some PYPL shares? Read on.

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Former chief medical officer close to tears as she apologises at Covid inquiry

‘It wasn’t just the deaths, it was the way they died. It was horrible’, Professor Dame Sally Davies said

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on David Cameron and George Osborne: a duo’s dangerous delusions

Editorial: The Covid inquiry reveals the architects of austerity are unmoved by their wrecking of public services ahead of the pandemic

AAP

Consumers keep cutting back as pressures mount

The pullback in non-essential spending continues as households scrimp on nice-to-haves so they can meet higher mortgage repayments.

The Guardian - UK

George Osborne sings praises of true pandemic hero – himself

Yes, it was unfortunate the former chancellor had let social care collapse, but no one lives for ever

Daily Mirror

Covid inquiry: What we learned on the day austerity chief George Osborne gave evidence

The former Chancellor's evidence under oath came just 24 hours after his ex-boss David Cameron became the first politician to face the Inquiry - and was heckled with cries of 'shame on you'

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The Guardian - UK

Dame Sally Davies apologises to Covid bereaved in emotional hearing

Former CMO for England was previously told coronavirus ‘won’t come here’ after asking for preparedness review

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Evictions on the rise after a lull during pandemic

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The Independent UK

Covid lockdowns damaged a generation, former chief medical officer tells inquiry

Dame Sally Davies lamented the ‘educational impact’ of the pandemic.

GoodToKnow

Expert reveals how to avoid airport drop-off charges by making one simple change

Airport drop-off charges have increased in multiple airports across the UK to make up for financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Ex-civil service staff chief says No 10 leaders ‘set tone’ for lockdown parties

Rupert McNeil described conduct in Downing Street during the pandemic as ‘extremely disappointing’ and discussed perceptions of the civil service.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Homeowners facing soaring costs shouldn’t expect sympathy from renters

Are homeowners suffering from a severe bout of main character syndrome? A decade of record-low interest rates fuelled a prolonged house price boom that was impervious even to a once-in-a-century pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

George Osborne tells Covid inquiry austerity cuts better prepared UK for pandemic

GEORGE Osborne has claimed that Tory austerity cuts better prepared the UK to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic - and rejected claims that the policy…

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