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16/12/2008 19:14

UK Today Editoweb 16 december 2008

Row erupts over £140m pension error - Balls sorry for Sats 'shambles' - Six more held over teen's murder.



Row erupts over £140m pension error

The Government was embroiled in a blame game over pensions blunders that meant thousands of retired public sector workers were overpaid by up to £140 million.

Balls sorry for Sats 'shambles'

Schools Secretary Ed Balls has said sorry to teachers and pupils affected by the Sats marking "shambles".

Six more held over teen's murder

Police have arrested six more people over the murder of Kadeem Blackwood, 15, in a park in Derby.

Royal Mail About To Go Dutch?

Dutch postal giant TNT has expressed an interest in buying into Royal Mail, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced.

Sats fiasco body scrapped

The body responsible for delivering the Sats tests is to be abolished following this summer's marking fiasco.

Teacher sacked over Santa gaffe

A supply teacher who told pupils Santa Claus did not exist has been sacked.

Ofsted considers 'whistleblower hotline'

The head of education watchdog Ofsted has been giving evidence to MPs about child protection.

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