Why exam results are handed out on Thursdays
GCSE results day falls on Thursday, August 20, because schools receive grades 24 hours early, allowing time for appeals before the weekend.
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GCSE results day 2026: Grade boundaries and how they're decided
GCSE results are out on August 20. Grade boundaries are set after marking, based on exam difficulty, to keep standards consistent across years.
Supporting young people so they don't become Neets
Readers respond to Daisy Christodoulou's article on predicting which children are at risk of future unemployment, arguing that teachers need support, not blame.
Mother's Denial Over Son's University Move
Zoe Williams grapples with severe denial as her son prepares to leave for university, realizing he's serious about moving to another city with his saucepans.
Milestone in £4m Wirral Met campus expansion reached
Wirral Met College's £4m expansion at Twelve Quays reaches halfway, with the new Maths and English Centre handed over for September intake.
Wishaw MSP welcomes record university admissions for deprived Scots
New UCAS figures show a record 2,090 18-year-olds from deprived areas accepted to university, with total Scottish admissions up by 1,260 to 45,090.
GCSE Results Day 2026: Date and Collection Times
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday, August 20. Schools receive results on Wednesday, August 19. Students collect grades from 8am. Check with your school for exact times.
WalesOnline Premium passes 6,000 subscribers
WalesOnline's Premium subscription service has surpassed 6,000 subscribers since launching in January, with positive reader response providing a platform for future growth.
GCSE 2026: How grade boundaries are set and what they mean
GCSE results day falls on Thursday, August 20. Grade boundaries vary by subject, board and paper difficulty, set after exams. They ensure fairness across years.
Microwave stains vanish in 7 minutes with lemon and vinegar
Microwave stains can be wiped away without scrubbing by heating a mix of water, vinegar, and lemon juice for seven minutes, a TikTok cleaning hack reveals.
Proposal Plans Halted by Girlfriend's 'Spoilt' Attitude
A man wants to propose but says his girlfriend's attitude 'stinks' and she needs to 'grow up'. Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises him not to get engaged until he's sure.
GMB viewers slam alert discussion as 'making something out of nothing'
Good Morning Britain viewers criticised Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh for replaying Friday's emergency alert, with some calling the discussion unnecessary and overblown.
Demolition approved for Fyndoune site's specialist school plan
Durham County Council approves demolition and asbestos removal at former Fyndoune Community College to make way for a 180-place specialist school for children with special educational needs.
Alisson hails Jacquet and Araujo debuts in Liverpool win
Alisson Becker praised new centre-backs Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Como, and vowed to compete for trophies under Andoni Iraola.
New parents warned over strict 42-day rule with £1,000 fine
Parents must register a birth within 42 days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or face a fine up to £1,000. In Scotland, the deadline is 21 days.
Everton teen fights for dropped kerbs to gain independence
Disabled teenager Jack Ince, 14, from Everton, is petitioning Liverpool Council to install dropped kerbs so he can safely reach shops and regain his independence.
Newcastle man to run length of Britain for Cash for Kids appeal
Chris Gatrell, 42, will run from Land's End to John O'Groats and finish in Newcastle, covering 1,000 miles in 17 days to raise £10,000 for Mission Christmas.
Gun violence families back Merseyside schools initiative
Families of four Merseyside gun crime victims support a new education resource for schools, aiming to steer young people away from violence and exploitation.
CCTV in nurseries needed to protect babies from abuse, says MP
Tulip Siddiq MP urges PM Andy Burnham to back mandatory CCTV in nurseries after abuse at Bright Horizons, citing 20,000 serious incidents in five years.
Burnham urged to overhaul apprenticeship levy to tackle Neet crisis
A review by Alan Milburn is expected to urge Andy Burnham to scrap Tory-era apprenticeship rules to get young people into work, as Neet numbers hit a 12-year high.
Exam protests sweep India, Portugal and Mexico amid AI cheating fears
Student unrest over exam leaks, AI cheating and marking errors has erupted in India, Portugal and Mexico, with India's education minister resigning after a paper leak affected millions.
Neuroscientist urges cutting school screen use
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn, citing falling IQ scores and Pisa data linking heavy screen use to lower performance.
Everton stadium parking rules force gym owner to relocate
A gym owner near Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has relocated due to rising costs and parking restrictions as businesses prepare for another 10 months of matchday traffic.
Taylor Swift fan, 11, raises funds for bionic arm to play guitar
Kitty Wilmshurst, 11, from Leeds, is raising £20,000 for a Hero Arm bionic limb to play guitar like Taylor Swift and boost her independence.
FPL tips: Ed Easton's DefCon guide for Daily Star league
Football expert Ed Easton reveals how DefCon points can win your FPL mini-league, with bargain defenders like Issa Diop and Antonee Robinson to target.
GCSE Results Day 2026: Date, What to Bring, and Grade Boundaries
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday, August 20. Students collect grades from 8am. Results may determine A-levels, further education, or apprenticeships.
Jewish pupils face 'crisis' of antisemitism in schools
Jewish pupils in Greater Manchester face a 'crisis' of antisemitism, with a government review finding 'shocking' levels in schools, prompting security concerns.
Man Utd starlet JJ Gabriel clears age rule, faces restrictions
JJ Gabriel is now eligible for a Premier League debut after meeting age requirements, but he must follow three club rules, including a ban on Betway-sponsored kit.
Laptops replace books as university must-haves, poll finds
A poll of 1,200 students past and present shows laptops, chargers and reusable water bottles have replaced books and kettles as university essentials, with 55% of parents calling a laptop the most important purchase.
Homemade granola recipe beats supermarket brands
Reporter Vita Molyneux shares her simple homemade granola recipe, claiming it surpasses supermarket versions like Jordans by avoiding excess sugar and oil.
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