"Ministers boost Diplomas' value"

"Ministers are to increase the value of the highest level of new Diplomas to as much as four and a half A-levels"

Wot? Are they mad? The Diplomas will be worth what universities and employers think they are worth. That might be more or less than four-and-a-half A-levels, it might change over time, they might replace A-levels or they might disappear again just like every other "radical shake-up".

In other news: TRACTOR PRODUCTION UP 300%