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A-level grades bonanza predicted with top marks to be record high outside of Covid

New analysis from the University of Buckingham suggests almost three in ten entries will get at least an A, with almost one in ten getting an A*. In addition, it predicts boys will increase their lead over girls in top…

What to know as Widdecombe probe extended into ‘attempted burglary at Farage’s home’

The investigation is believed to be related to an incident in April 2025, which the Reform UK leader told The Daily Telegraph involved a “lit incendiary device” being posted through the letterbox of his south London…

BORIS JOHNSON: The Cambridge academics who cynically used and abused Jason Arday for their own selfish ends are the REAL racists here...

That was the position at least, last night, but it seems incredible. Apart from anything else, it would be cruel to Mr Arday. The guy is – as he said when he resigned – only human. Those who claim to have his interests…

Chelsea XI vs Johor Darul Ta'zim: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for pre-season friendly

Read our privacy notice . Chelsea face a second pre-season friendly in as many days with Johor Darul Ta'zim their hosts in Malaysia. The Blues brushed AC Milan aside in Jakarta on Saturday as a double from Joao Pedro…

Relief of Derry parade draws thousands to city

One of Northern Ireland's largest loyal order parades, it commemorates the relief of the city at the end of the 1689 Siege of Derry. More than 7,000 Apprentice Boys members, alongside 124 bands, took part in the…

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

The measures - which started at midnight (22:00 GMT) and will last for a month - come a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave…

Chelsea vs AC Milan LIVE: Friendly result and latest updates as Blues record big win

The opening half was short on quality, with Milan making the brighter start before Chelsea gradually found their rhythm. Pedro remained the Blues’ biggest threat and finally broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage…

Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Joao Pedro at the double in Jakarta friendly win

Read our privacy notice . Joao Pedro scored either side of half-time as a strong line-up saw off AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta. Moises Caicedo scored a stunning third in a comfortable win on Saturday…

Burnham ‘exploring every option’ to block early release of PC Harper’s killers

The Government has so far resisted pressure to exempt Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers from its early release scheme. Some 5,000 criminals are due to be let out early to free up places in overcrowded jails, down from 6,000…

Nicola Sturgeon claims Harry Potter author JK Rowling is ‘obsessed’ with her

Asked by broadcaster Iain Dale if she wanted an “amnesty” with the author, Ms Sturgeon said she was not "at war". “She seems to be at war with me,” she said. “So if we’re going to get an amnesty, I think it’s probably…