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The Guardian writes disadvantaged students are likely to bear the brunt of “grade deflation” when this year’s A-level and GCSE results are published, according to experts. The Social Mobility Foundation found those from disadvantaged backgrounds in England were less likely to have received help to restore learning lost during the Covid pandemic, and therefore the gap is expected to widen for a second year in a row. The charity added it was premature to say the impact of Covid has ended on this generation, and therefore the decision to impose pre-pandemic grading in England was premature. Elsewhere on the page, a soldier clears a mine in Ukraine – the “most heavily mined country on Earth”.

Guardian Front Page 17th of December 2025

Britain will rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring EU student exchanges. Ministers plan to widen access, including apprentices and those from lower‑income backgrounds. Grants and fee waivers are expected, with placements across Europe resuming from 2027, aiding a practical reset with Brussels.

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Guardian Front Page 16th of December 2025

Sydney residents held a dawn vigil at Bondi after an incident that killed 15 people. Flowers and tributes lined the beach as the community supported survivors and bereaved families. Authorities are investigating and have urged calm, patience and solidarity.

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Guardian Front Page 15th of December 2025

A deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach killed at least 16 and injured many. The PM condemned it as antisemitic. Police are investigating; a suspect was disarmed and detained. Vigils are planned as security is reviewed nationwide.

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Guardian Front Page 13th of December 2025

The PM criticised planned strikes by junior doctors amid a severe flu surge, calling the timing “beyond belief” and warning of risks to patients as the NHS faces intense winter pressure. The BMA defends the action, citing chronic staff shortages and pay erosion.

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