Letters: Prof Colin Richards stands by his 1990s criticism of the schools regulator, Michael Pyke says it was set up to enforce a marketised..
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/26/ofsted-can-be-summed-up-in-one-word-inadequate

Police will also have greater drug testing powers as part of crackdown on antisocial behaviour
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/26/rishi-sunak-to-ignore-independent-advice-and-ban-laughing-gas-in-uk

Unions, regulators and NHS England all say staff shortages are affecting health of medics and patients
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/26/will-jeremy-hunt-foot-the-bill-for-nhs-staffing-the-signs-arent-promising

Former chancellor boasted of his political career in hope of securing £10,000-a-day second job
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/26/kwasi-kwarteng-fake-korean-firm-boris-johnson-introduction

Residents say village of Wethersfield ‘in the middle of nowhere’ is not a suitable place for 1,500 men
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/26/council-takes-legal-action-to-stop-asylum-seekers-being-sent-to-essex-airfield

The UK government continues to claim that there were no civilian casualties as a result of its bombing campaign against Islamic State milita..
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/mar/27/exposing-myth-britain-perfect-war-against-islamic-state-podcast

Animal rights group urges film and television productions to use CGI in place of living creatures
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/27/peta-condemns-rings-of-power-producers-after-horse-dies-on-set-of-lord-of-the-rings-spin-off

Exclusive: workplace plan sent to ministers says deficit will rise rapidly from current 154,000 if current trends continue
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/26/nhs-england-staff-shortages-could-exceed-570000-by-2036-study-finds

The winner out of Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will face immediate and longer-term challenges
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/26/from-the-nhs-to-independence-whats-in-the-next-snp-leaders-in-tray

TUC and charity call for better support and legal right to reasonable adjustments at work for sufferers
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/27/long-covid-two-thirds-workers-unfair-treatment-report

Video footage shows Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng discussing pay rates after being duped by campaigners
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/25/top-tory-mps-ask-for-10000-a-day-to-work-for-fake-korean-company

Manchester mayor ordered to pay £1,984 after admitting doing 78mph in section where limit had been cut to 40mph
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/25/andy-burnham-fined-six-penalty-points-speeding-m62

One hundred years after Harold Lloyd’s famous clock-hanging stunt, the former PM finds himself in a similar predicament
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2023/mar/25/clocks-go-forward-boris-johnson-goes-backwards-cartoon

Observer investigation uncovers link between school reports and heart attacks, strokes and nervous breakdowns
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/25/revealed-stress-of-ofsted-inspections-cited-as-factor-in-deaths-of-10-teachers

Oscar-winning composer says son, also a successful composer, died on Saturday in hospital surrounded by family
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/mar/25/andrew-lloyd-webbers-eldest-son-nicholas-dies-of-gastric-cancer-aged-43

The people of Britain deserve nothing less than that every town should have its own repertory theatre
https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/commentisfree/2023/mar/26/all-the-worlds-a-stage-or-should-be-letters

In the wake of Ruth Perry’s suicide, headteachers speak out about the stress and fear that Ofsted visits can cause
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/26/colleague-had-heart-attack-in-front-of-me-horrific-toll-of-ofsted-inspections

In a pivotal few days, the ex-PM, who had swept all before him in the 2019 election and ‘got Brexit done’, found himself with few allies and..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/26/a-failed-revolt-and-an-embarrassing-display-the-week-that-saw-boris-johnsons-downfall

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater indicate Bute House agreement will be over if Kate Forbes is elected
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/25/greens-snp-bute-house-agreement-patrick-harvie-lorna-slater-kate-forbes

Ex-PM has reportedly nominated at least four new members of Lords despite only lasting 49 days in No 10
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/25/liz-truss-criticised-stunning-lack-humility-peerage-plans

The ex-UK prime minister was questioned by MPs this week about parties in No 10 during lockdown. If they don’t accept his answers their verd..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/24/boris-johnson-partygate-brexit-political-career

As number of tickets issued by private firms in Britain hits record high, here are your options
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/mar/25/parking-tickets-how-to-challenge-paying-a-fine-and-win

Inspectors understand the pressures schools are under but the same can’t be said of Ofsted’s chief and her advisers
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/24/the-inspector-ofsted-is-vital-but-not-its-culture-of-hitting-targets-at-any-cost

Foreign secretary James Cleverly confirms that, after long negotiations, the UK and EU have found a way to 'move forward' with the Northern ..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/mar/24/uk-and-eu-formally-adopt-brexit-deal-for-northern-ireland-video

British viewers are showing an interest in travelling to Canada after launch of reality show’s third series
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/mar/25/bbc-race-across-the-world-stirs-canadian-hopes-of-uk-tourist-boom

At least 60 Tories likely to support attempt to limit judges’ powers to stop deportations, and Labour also wants a number of changes
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/24/rishi-sunak-major-rebellion-tory-mps-over-migration-bill

Senior teachers in England blame culture of fear and high stress for damaging their health and careers
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/24/punishing-ofsted-regime-driving-out-education-school-leaders

My colleague describes the buildup to inspection as ‘a form of prolonged torture waiting for public trial and execution’
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/24/the-ex-headteacher-school-leaders-need-support-not-punitive-ofsted-judgments

Chief scientist told former incumbent Sir David King the similarity would lead to mixed messaging
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/24/sage-warned-independent-sage-name-would-cause-confusion-patrick-vallance-david-king

Fiona Bruce told viewers there were more people in the audience who had voted for Johnson and the Conservative party than any other party, b..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2023/mar/24/question-time-audience-silent-boris-johnson-partygate-video

Former PM should refuse to accept outcome if privileges committee rules he knowingly misled MPs, say supporters
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/23/partygate-johnson-should-reject-any-finding-that-he-broke-rules-say-allies

Operators are pocketing large sums from councils while relatives speak of shocking conditions
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/23/families-horror-at-privately-run-uk-care-homes

One-fifth of UK population was in relative poverty after first year of pandemic, when support measures scrapped
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/23/uk-households-universal-credit-food-banks-covid

Report also suggests migration could help ensure UK has necessary skills to meet government’s 2050 net zero target
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/23/climate-visas-could-give-victims-of-natural-disasters-safe-route-to-uk-says-thinktank

‘Judgment about how best to continue’ with motoring show will come after health and safety review
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/23/bbc-will-not-resume-filming-top-gear-series-after-flintoff-crash-investigation

Sebastian Coe, the president of the World Athletics Council, confirmed the position at a press conference on Thursday
https://www.theguardian.com/society/video/2023/mar/23/world-athletics-announces-ban-transgender-women-female-events-video

Labour leader earned little outside his parliamentary income apart from windfall after sister sold home he helped her buy
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/23/keir-starmer-follows-rishi-sunak-in-releasing-tax-returns

Nathalie Hildegarde Liege is an stained glass artist, artisan and the owner of Couleurlive Limited, and has a studio in the heart of Shrewsb..
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2023/mar/24/shining-a-light-on-a-stained-glass-artist-in-pictures

One in five pupils in England were reported as persistently absent during the last school year
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/24/it-broke-the-link-how-the-pandemic-disrupted-childrens-relationship-with-school

Opposition parties ensure outgoing SNP leader’s last FMQs session is rowdy and heated
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/23/nicola-sturgeon-forced-to-defend-record-in-final-first-ministers-questions

Author of devastating report into force speaks to the London assembly's police and crime committee
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2023/mar/22/louise-casey-criticises-met-police-chief-response-report-video

The former prime minister repeatedly claims gatherings inside Downing Street had been 'necessary' for work purposes during a three and a hal..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/mar/22/complete-nonsense-key-moments-from-boris-johnsons-partygate-grilling-video

Former PM responds to privileges select committee after being questioned over picture of Downing Street event that took place during Covid l..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/mar/22/boris-johnson-bottles-alcohol-privileges-committee-video

During a hearing on Partygate, Johnson suggested that if Covid rules had been broken in Downing Street, then it should have been 'obvious' t..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/mar/22/boris-johnson-tries-to-draw-rishi-sunak-into-partygate-scandal-video

With the former prime minister having been questioned by MPs on the privileges select committee, the Guardian’s John Harris is joined by pol..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2023/mar/23/the-boris-inquisition-politics-weekly-uk

Johnson has mounted bullish defence in front of committee whose findings could lead to him losing his parliamentary seat
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/22/boris-johnson-inquiry-what-is-former-uk-pm-accused-of

Details of his blind management arrangement and what offshore interests the prime minister has are still unclear
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/22/sunaks-tax-return-the-questions-that-remain-unanswered

Staff received ‘tirade of abuse’ after inaccurate news reports about drag queen teaching sex education
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/22/isle-man-school-faced-death-threats-false-drag-queen-reports

Sarah Laws and Lesley Johnson say they required medical treatment after nursery was rated inadequate
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/mar/22/nursery-manager-and-owner-tell-of-devastation-after-ofsted-downgrading

Disorder involves strong negative reaction to sounds such as chewing or snoring
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/22/one-in-five-people-in-uk-suffer-from-misophonia-researchers-find