Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.

A badly designed door can make intelligent people look stupid.

High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.

‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders.

With ministers considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a parliamentary group highlights the educational value of some content.

Ofqual must “move really fast” to tackle the threat of smart glasses and other tech being used to cheat in exams, its chief regulator has said.