No. 13 · Friday, 21 August 2026
Which UK figure said Harry and Meghan's security funding on their UK return is a 'private matter'?
AAndy Burnham
Why
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said security arrangements for the Sussexes were a private matter, according to the Guardian.
GuardianAbout how many year 11 students in England face retaking GCSE maths or English after failing this year?
D620,000
Why
The Guardian reported around 620,000 year 11 students face resits after failing to reach grade 4.
GuardianHow many tonnes of waste do the three illegal dumps targeted in Andy Burnham's clean-up plan contain?
D22,000 tonnes
Why
The government said the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, per the BBC.
BBCWhich Reform UK figure in Scotland revealed a cancer diagnosis and prostate removal surgery this week?
DMalcolm Offord
Why
Reform's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord said he had prostate surgery last week and is now 'clear' and 'raring to go', per the BBC.
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