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Duolingo and the Online Test Controversy
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Polling reveals overwhelming public opposition to Labour’s plan to shift migrant English tests online, with 70% rejecting the move amid fears it invites cheating and weakens border security. Despite an £816 million contract being advertised, only 22% support the change — even among Labour voters. Controversy deepens as Duolingo, a frontrunner, allegedly held private meetings with a government minister just before tender details surfaced, sparking accusations of undue influence. British firms have pulled out over security concerns, while the Home Office insists it can’t disclose company details — and Duolingo insists its meeting was routine and aligned with policy.
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