The uproar over an algorithm that lowered the grades of 40 percent of students is a sign of battles to come regarding the use of technology in public services.
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Brother of Manchester Arena Bomber Is Jailed for at Least 55 Years
The brother, Hashim Abedi, had already been convicted of murder for his role in the 2017 attack on a pop concert in northern England that killed 22 people.
Parents, Students and Teachers Give Britain a Failing Grade Over Exam Results
All-important “A-level” tests that determine college placement were canceled this year. In their place, officials designed a complex system of estimated grades that many say treats the disadvantaged unfairly.
How American Guns Are Fueling U.K. Crime
Handguns are quietly being smuggled into Britain, despite tough gun-control laws. The police fear that the illegal weapons are contributing to a rise in gang-related crime.
England’s Flawed Virus Contact Tracing Will Be Revamped
After months of complaints about its centralized, privatized system, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government says resources will be diverted to local public health authorities.
Brexit Behind Him, Boris Johnson Tries to Quiet Scotland’s Calls to Leave U.K.
Scottish polling shows a majority favor independence. The prime minister is concerned.
New Nominations to U.K. House of Lords Raise Old Concerns of Cronyism
Critics say Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s nominations for lifetime legislative posts continued a pattern of patronage that undermines the credibility of a long-troubled institution.
In Britain, the Economic Comeback Is in the Suburbs
Central London remains “very, very quiet” while shops and cafes outside town centers are seeing a fragile recovery.
U.K. Has Europe’s Worst Surge in Deaths During Pandemic, Study Says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has linked Britain’s high toll to record-keeping variances among nations. But a government report shows deaths really have been higher than in neighboring countries.
Europe Said It Was Pandemic-Ready. Pride Was Its Downfall.
The coronavirus exposed European countries’ misplaced confidence in faulty models, bureaucratic busywork and their own wealth.