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Up to half of school exams ‘will be on screen within a de... Advocates say digital assessments will make the system fairer, but critics fear students will lose writing skills

Up to half of school exams ‘will be on screen within a decade’, says board chief bit.ly/4rVNy4V

Nigel Slater’s recipe for pancakes with ricotta and pista... Elevate your pancakes to canolli-esque levels of indulgence

Nigel Slater’s recipe for pancakes with ricotta and pistachio bit.ly/3Mc5IA9

Here, there, everywhere: how PSG capitalised on fame and ... The French club’s new London venture – La Maison – aims to continue Les Parisiens off-pitch goals to permeate broader culture

Here, there, everywhere: how PSG capitalised on fame and fortune to transcend football

The French club’s new London venture – La Maison – aims to continue Les Parisiens off-pitch goals to permeate broader culture, writes Rory Smith
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Cash rules everything in the age of money laundering Oliver Bullough's Everybody Loves Our Dollars reveals the criminal tactics and human impact of the shadow economy

Cash rules everything in the age of money laundering

Investigations Editor Alexi Mostrous review Oliver Bullough’s Everybody Loves Our Dollars, which reveals the criminal tactics and human impact of the shadow economy
https://bit.ly/4rS4ucx

Harriet Tyce: ‘I wasn’t playing a role on The Traitors. T... The crime writer on the accidental synergy between her latest novel and her appearance on the hit BBC show

Harriet Tyce: ‘I wasn’t playing a role on The Traitors. That was just me’

The crime writer on the accidental synergy between her latest novel and her appearance on the hit BBC show, writes David Barnett
https://bit.ly/4kC6vH9

Join us for an Observer Book Club evening with @naomialderman.bsky.social, award-winning author, as she discusses her latest book, Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today.

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A graduate tax could fix Britain's broken student loan sy... Tuition fees were meant to ease the burden on taxpayers and buoy universties. They have failed. A fairer alternative has been staring us in the face for two decades

A graduate tax could fix Britain’s broken student loan system

Tuition fees were meant to ease the burden on taxpayers and buoy universties. They have failed. A fairer alternative has been staring us in the face for two decades, writes Peter Hain
https://bit.ly/4kCF00n

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer | The Observer It’s no surprise that so many care jobs in Britain are going unfilled, when looking after pets pays more than looking after people

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer

It’s no surprise that so many care jobs in Britain are going unfilled, when looking after pets pays more than looking after people, writes Melanie Reid
https://bit.ly/3ZyUEjw

Trans people fleeing Trump's America are caught in asylum... Americans fearing for their lives as LGBTQ+ rights are eroded have been seeking refuge in the Netherlands. But authorities there refuse to accept that ‘the land of the free' is no longer safe

Trans people fleeing Trump’s America are caught in asylum limbo, writes Megan Clement
https://bit.ly/4kz2Gmf

Arcadia, Tom Stoppard’s dance to the music of time, is sh... Carrie Cracknell brings clarity to this complex drama of ideas, but for all the talk of Newton and planetary motion the production remains earthbound

Arcadia, Tom Stoppard’s dance to the music of time, is short on swing bit.ly/3OfZIa2

Dear Keir: Wes Streeting’s welcome to step outside Grown-up advice from everyone’s favourite centrist

'Dear Keir, I’m 28, unemployed and the world’s No 1 Keir Starmer superfan. I know all your speeches off by heart, and I’m considering getting your face tattooed on my chest. Weirdly, my family have staged multiple interventions. Should I ignore them?'

https://bit.ly/4axvdUE

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer | The Observer It’s no surprise that so many care jobs in Britain are going unfilled, when looking after pets pays more than looking after people

'All over social media are ads pleading for help for a disabled husband, or an elderly mother coming out of hospital.'

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer, writes Melanie Reid
https://bit.ly/3ZyUEjw

Starmer’s reset may push Labour leftwards | The Observer After Morgan McSweeney’s departure, MPs want the party to return to its core values

Starmer’s reset may push Labour leftwards

After Morgan McSweeney’s departure, MPs want the party to return to its core values, writes Fred Harter
https://bit.ly/4rNX2yO

How to make £1bn for the crown estate? The answer is blow... Chief Dan Labbad doubled profits with offshore energy projects and navigated a royal scandal – all while studying for a master’s in computer science

How to make £1bn for the crown estate? The answer is blowing in the wind bit.ly/4ahb0DG

Thinking digital technology is ‘weightless’ means your he... Far from being invisible, the cloud’s network of submarine cables and energy-sucking datacentres takes a heavy toll on the planet

Thinking digital technology is ‘weightless’ means your head is in the clouds

Far from being invisible, the cloud’s network of submarine cables and energy-sucking datacentres takes a heavy toll on the planet, writes John Naughton
https://bit.ly/4rjSbWq

Sean Dyche is just the latest victim of a Premier League ... Is the solution to the mystery of avoiding relegation simply hire David Moyes?

Sean Dyche is just the latest victim of a Premier League owner’s guesswork and hope

George Simms asks: is the solution to the mystery of avoiding relegation simply hire David Moyes?
https://bit.ly/466Zqsb

Nigel Slater's recipe for lemon pancakes with strawberry ... A classic for pancake day, the sweetness of sugar and fruit with the zing of lemon is the perfect combination

Nigel Slater's recipe for lemon pancakes with strawberry sauce bit.ly/46OpJDH

Nigel Slater’s spring onion pancakes with crab and avocado A little pancake the diameter of a side plate, filled with crabmeat, avocado and chilli jam

Nigel Slater’s spring onion pancakes with crab and avocado bit.ly/46FTW7Z

Harriet Tyce: ‘I wasn’t playing a role on The Traitors. T... The crime writer on the accidental synergy between her latest novel and her appearance on the hit BBC show

Harriet Tyce: ‘I wasn’t playing a role on The Traitors. That was just me’ bit.ly/4tExEgU

Sean Dyche is just the latest victim of a Premier League ... Is the solution to the mystery of avoiding relegation simply hire David Moyes?

Sean Dyche is just the latest victim of a Premier League owner’s guesswork and hope bit.ly/3Obqdxq

Deputy News Editor | The Observer Full-time, permanent role with frequent weekend shifts.Where do I work?The Observer newsroom, London (22 Berners Street) plus some flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.What are we for?The Observer’s promise is in the name. The Observer bears witness; the best of journalism being curious minds at work. It loves the arts and ideas, both for their own sake and because they can change lives. It’s proudly progressive, but has no party allegiance. It’s open to different arguments and its editorial independence is non-negotiable. We are building a new Observer across print, audio and digital. We’re here to build journalism that lasts.What’s my personal contribution?The Observer is looking for a deputy news editor, working across national and international news. You will work alongside senior editors, commissioning and editing The Observer’s news coverage. Candidates must be able to generate original ideas and work closely with reporters, on everything from human interest stories to political scoops, dispatches and longer investigative reads. The ideal candidate will have experience as an editor at a national news organisation or magazine and will be comfortable working across print and digital formats, and working with reporters, production and design on the best way to tell stories.Candidates must demonstrate wide knowledge of and interest in national and international news and the ability to spot stories that stand apart from the daily news cycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a revamped team and play a role in shaping news coverage in the new Observer.What do I show? Essential behaviours.Strong work ethic and integrityHighly motivated and proactiveA collaborative team playerCalm under pressureEnjoys working at a fast pace and isn’t fazed by unexpected changes and setbacksAble to generate inventive, compelling ideas - from hard news to human interestExcellent editorial judgement and an imaginative approach to news-related journalismExcellent commissioning and editing skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsSalary and BenefitsCompetitive salary30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate healthcareGroup Income ProtectionGroup Life AssurancePensionCycle to work schemeInterest-free season ticket loansFree snacks and drinks in the newsroomWorking with usWe are a progressive business with a diverse, motivated team; a mix of veterans and young people starting out on their careers. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees, and we welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.To apply please send a letter and a PDF of your CV to recruitment@observer.co.uk. You should include the name of the job that you are applying for in the email subject line.Deadline to apply: 12 March 2026

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Struggling for punters and prizes, British horse racing m... Racetrack closures, climate change and fewer flutters appear to be consigning the ‘sport of kings’ to the knacker’s yard

Struggling for punters and prizes, British horse racing might fall at the last

Racetrack closures, climate change and fewer flutters appear to be consigning the ‘sport of kings’ to the knacker’s yard, writes Martha Gill
https://bit.ly/4reQcTl

The Washington Post’s sport cull is a bigger red flag for... If sport is simply churn and ‘content’, then every other form of cultural reportage might as well be closed down, too

The Washington Post’s sport cull is a bigger red flag for society than you might think bit.ly/4qCDDzP

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer | The Observer It’s no surprise that so many care jobs in Britain are going unfilled, when looking after pets pays more than looking after people

'All over social media are ads pleading for help for a disabled husband, or an elderly mother coming out of hospital.'

It’s easier to find a dog-walker than a carer, writes Melanie Reid
https://bit.ly/3ZyUEjw

Michael Imperioli: ‘To make a living in this business is ... The White Lotus star on writing novels, practising Buddhism and how a new generation is being drawn to his character from The Sopranos

Michael Imperioli: ‘To make a living in this business is pretty much miraculous’

The White Lotus star on writing novels, practising Buddhism and how a new generation is being drawn to his character from The Sopranos, writes Erica Wagner
https://bit.ly/3MxUlm6

Here, there, everywhere: how PSG capitalised on fame and ... The French club’s new London venture – La Maison – aims to continue Les Parisiens off-pitch goals to permeate broader culture

Here, there, everywhere: how PSG capitalised on fame and fortune to transcend football

The French club’s new London venture – La Maison – aims to continue Les Parisiens off-pitch goals to permeate broader culture, writes Rory Smith
https://bit.ly/4rbfGAM

Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water is the ambitiou... Her unflinching if overstuffed debut about a traumatised woman who finds safety in swimming stars Imogen Poots in a career-best performance

Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water is the ambitious, abrasive work of an auteur bit.ly/4aialjU

Cash rules everything in the age of money laundering Oliver Bullough's Everybody Loves Our Dollars reveals the criminal tactics and human impact of the shadow economy

Cash rules everything in the age of money laundering

Investigations Editor Alexi Mostrous review Oliver Bullough’s Everybody Loves Our Dollars, which reveals the criminal tactics and human impact of the shadow economy
https://bit.ly/4rS4ucx

Join us for an Observer Book Club evening with @naomialderman.bsky.social, award-winning author, as she discusses her latest book, Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today.

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The UK’s million pound illegal waste problem

Last week an illegal waste dump was found on the outskirts of Liverpool. It’s believed to be one of the biggest of its kind ever found in the UK. But who is behind it?

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