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COVID-19 UK: Anger grows over university lockdowns as…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aMTE-O2fmM4Around 40 universities have now reported cases of coronavirus and thousands of students are self-isolating to stop the spread of infection. Some institutions are now suspending face-to-face learning, prompting Labour to suggest that students should…

Student anger and frustration as thousands forced into…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSvI6f0_rVQUniversity students across the UK have been speaking of their fears, anger and frustration after being forced into lockdown. 1,700 students in Manchester have been told to self-isolate in their rooms on campus for 14…

UK “on edge” of losing control of coronavirus…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=f0C4XNHmJnQA leading scientist has warned that the UK is "on the edge of losing control" of coronavirus, as the number of infections rise. Professor Sir Mark Walport, a member of the government's SAGE advisory committee,…

Fears that return of universities could spread virus…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aIXEyR_BASAAs thousands of UK students prepare to return to University, data now shows the highest number of detected infections of coronavirus is in young people. A leading epidemiologist said today she believes the country is…

Exams upgraded in Scotland after outcry as rest…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=85Hb-KeB-YIAround 75,000 students in Scotland have had their exam results upgraded after an outcry over the way they were awarded. Scotland's education secretary John Swinney apologised for the confusion and the "feeling of unfairness”, saying…

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Mandatory’ return to school in autumn includes safety…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=RFAQ5TfKI1YThe Education Secretary said schools will keep classes and year groups separate when all pupils return in the autumn, with social distancing where possible. Restrictions on group sizes for early years providers will be relaxed…