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Efforts to improve social mobility have had little effect on those taking top jobs
Leaders allege abuse of system after losing June by-election
Attendees of monthly meeting at local Indian restaurant felt no candidate stood out
The Brexit party came close but failed to win its first seat in Westminster. What lessons are there for Labour and the Tories?
Brexit party came close but failed to win its first seat in Westminster
The first: Jeremy Corbyn will use the result to keep Labour’s Brexit policy muddled
Brexit party candidate loses by 683 votes as Tories suffer latest setback
Nigel Farage’s candidate loses by 683 votes as Tories suffer latest setback
By-election holds prospect of first Westminster seat amid disaffection among Tories
Black faces are rare sight at the top universities despite outreach work and the odd appointment
Most state funding for research goes to Golden Triangle, but private backers go north
Expulsion of Labour politician from Commons could open door to Farage poll challenge
Effort to increase number of students from poorer families, says vice-chancellor
In Peterborough, voters say they are fed up with the government’s faltering EU exit efforts
Investors pile into venture vehicle that focuses on fast-growing technology cluster
A student and lecturer face each other behind plate glass. One of them has been banged up, but who — and why?
Northern England’s strength in life sciences spurs businesses to develop there
The flagship property development has suffered from major cost overruns
After a disastrous flirtation with Modernism in the 1960s, the hotel has returned to tradition in a big way
Foster + Partners design on list that also includes a kindergarten and prayer hall
Among the city’s historic colleges and cycle-friendly greenery is a thriving tech hub
European Commission steps up fight against climate change but it will cost fund firms
John McDonnell one of 16 MPs to lend last-minute support to student and staff campaign
Universities should follow US lead in needs-blind admissions
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