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Results drop to lowest levels since 2016 after Covid disruption, but silver lining as reading improves
Leaders waiting since 7.30am say delays 'completely unacceptable', as national statistics website also goes down
DfE publishes marks pupils need to meet the 'expected' standard
Education secretary faces questions over proposed below-inflation pay rises
The department has contracted a global legal firm based in Manchester for five years
The government plans to give up to 3,000 more primary schools access to gigabit-capable broadband
Senior civil servants will be able to see which employees haven't attended an office for 30 days
Agencies question proposed new laws letting temporary workers fill in for striking staff
Minister insists she doesn't want to 'micro-manage academies', but new intervention powers are necessary
