‘Homicidal’ Johnson considered sacking Williamson over 2020 exam results fiasco

The Department for Education was forced into a U-turn after its algorithm intended to prevent grade inflation saw 40% of ...

Complex Covid rules probably went too far, particularly for children, Johnson tells inquiry

The former PM says closing schools, which happened for most children in the UK in March 2020, was a "personal horror" - but ...

Closing schools again after one day in January 2021 was 'really low moment', Johnson tells Covid inquiry

The former PM says closing schools, which happened for most children in the UK in March 2020, was a "personal horror" but ...

Children paid 'huge price' during Covid to protect others in society, Johnson says

The former PM says closing schools in March 2020 was a "personal horror", and accepts the initial algorithm for awarding ...

Boris Johnson was in ‘homicidal’ mood over Covid exams

Boris Johnson was left in a “homicidal mood” over Covid exam results, the inquiry has been told. In a WhatsApp message sent ...