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A-level grades down from pandemic highs but still above 2019 levels

A-level grades down from pandemic highs but still above 2019 levels

University admissions have also fallen on last year, but are the second highest on record, according to Ucas figures.

Slump in nursing course acceptances will worsen staffing crisis – union boss

Slump in nursing course acceptances will worsen staffing crisis – union boss

There are 21,130 accepted applicants onto nursing courses this year compared with 22,690 last year, the RCN said.

Dyslexic student wins place at top art university

Dyslexic student wins place at top art university

Ella McEwan had been told that continuing her education was futile due to her severe dyslexia.

Ukrainian refugee ‘grateful’ for support as he prepares to study at UCL

Ukrainian refugee ‘grateful’ for support as he prepares to study at UCL

Grisha Sheldunov found out on Thursday that he will be studying chemistry.

Ryan Giggs denies headbutting ex after ‘completely losing self-control’

Ryan Giggs denies headbutting ex after ‘completely losing self-control’

The former Manchester United star returned to the witness box on Thursday for a second day of cross-examination by the prosecution.

Ukrainian student who became British Army translator aces exams

Ukrainian student who became British Army translator aces exams

Zorian Tytych, from Kyiv, got four As in his A-levels while helping Ukrainian refugees and soldiers in the UK.

College student wins university place after switching from make-up to forensics

College student wins university place after switching from make-up to forensics

Megan Jowitt spent two years completing a make-up course after leaving school but struggled to get her career off the ground.

Margaret Ferrier admits putting public at risk with train trip during pandemic

Margaret Ferrier admits putting public at risk with train trip during pandemic

The MP admitted she had culpably and recklessly exposed the public ‘to the risk of infection, illness and death’.

A-level students celebrate results after ‘rollercoaster’ experience

A-level students celebrate results after ‘rollercoaster’ experience

This year’s candidates sat their first public exams after two years of teacher-assessed grades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Twins go separate ways after identical success in A-levels

Twins go separate ways after identical success in A-levels

Elena and Rosa Launder are going to different universities after both getting three A*s after their studies at Millfield School in Somerset.

In Pictures: Tears, hugs and smiles on A-level results day

In Pictures: Tears, hugs and smiles on A-level results day

Teenagers across the country have been anxiously opening brown envelopes showing how they fared in key exams.

Schools minister recalls his exam results disappointment and says ‘don’t panic’

Schools minister recalls his exam results disappointment and says ‘don’t panic’

Ucas said 20,360 students found out on Thursday that they do not have a place at university.

Consumer confidence hits record low amid ‘acute’ cost-of-living concerns

Consumer confidence hits record low amid ‘acute’ cost-of-living concerns

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell three points in August to minus 44, its lowest figure since records began.

Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels

Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels

When Martha Heaps’ family moved from the West Country to Highbury during lockdown, the 18-year-old did not want to disrupt her studies in Bristol.

Students say excitement levels ‘through the roof’ after getting A-level results

Students say excitement levels ‘through the roof’ after getting A-level results

The pass rate for A-levels at Peter Symonds College this year was 99%, with 40% of the grades awarded being at A* or A.

Sunak says he has ‘shot’ at being PM despite polls putting Truss well ahead

Sunak says he has ‘shot’ at being PM despite polls putting Truss well ahead

The latest YouGov survey of Tory members found 66% are backing Liz Truss against 34% who are supporting Rishi Sunak.

MP Margaret Ferrier admits exposing public to Covid-19 risk on train trip

MP Margaret Ferrier admits exposing public to Covid-19 risk on train trip

The independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Labour demands recall of Parliament as cost-of-living crisis bites

Labour demands recall of Parliament as cost-of-living crisis bites

The party has written to Boris Johnson demanding that MPs return early in order to freeze energy bills.

EE blocking ‘one million scam calls a day’

EE blocking ‘one million scam calls a day’

The network operator has introduced new technology to spot and block scam calls coming from overseas which pose as UK-based numbers.

Jeremy Corbyn blames running injury for black eye as he appears at picket line

Jeremy Corbyn blames running injury for black eye as he appears at picket line

The former Labour leader appeared at a picket line outside London’s Euston station to support striking rail workers.

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