Record university places secured on A-Level results day
A record 262,820 UK 18-year-olds gained university places on A-Level results day, with top grades rising for the third year running and disadvantaged students' numbers soaring.
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James, Earl of Wessex, gets A-Level results, heads to university
James, Earl of Wessex, will attend the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire this September after receiving his A-Level results, Buckingham Palace announced.
Maths genius gets bespoke curriculum at Cardiff college
Cardiff Sixth Form College had to create a new maths curriculum for Joshua Lavelle, 18, who studied university-level maths years early and earned A*s in four subjects, securing a place at Oxford.
A-level top grades rise in Wales as pass rates edge up
A* grades at A level in Wales rose to 10.7% in 2026, with overall pass rates at 97.7%, as results return to a more consistent pattern post-pandemic.
A Level grade boundaries 2026: all exam boards
A Level students in Wales receive results on 13 August 2026. Grade boundaries for WJEC, AQA, OCR, and Pearson Edexcel are published at 8am on each board's website.
Record 262,820 18-year-olds accepted to university
A record 262,820 18-year-olds have been accepted onto degree courses, up 3% on last year, as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their A-level, BTec and T-level results.
A-Level Results Day 2026: Clearing Guide and Options
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive A-level results today. Clearing helps fill unfilled university places until October 18, 2026. Over 50,000 students find places through Clearing annually.
A Level Results Day 2026 LIVE: Grades Released Across England
A Level students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive their grades today, with record numbers expected to secure university places, according to UCAS.
A-Level Results Day: North East Students Get Grades
Students across the North East receive their A-Level results from 8am, with many learning if they secured university places. Clearing offers an alternative for those adjusting plans.
A-level results day: Clearing, grades and UCAS updates
Thousands of Merseyside students receive A-level results today. Live coverage includes Clearing vacancies, grade statistics, and UCAS updates, with reporters at schools across the region.
How A-level students can appeal their grades after results day
A-level students in Merseyside receive results today and can challenge grades they believe are wrong, with review and appeal options explained.
EastEnders: Nicola faces more demons before family's arrival
EastEnders spoilers reveal Nicola Mitchell faces more demons next week after another incident with George, ahead of her family's explosive arrival in Walford. The Hawkins clan, including mum Rose, will bring decades of complicated history.
James, Earl of Wessex, awaits A-Level results
James, Earl of Wessex, will receive his A-Level results on Thursday, joining hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
How to resit A-levels: costs, timetable and process
Students unhappy with their A-level results can resit exams, but must wait a year and redo the full qualification under the linear system, with fees varying by location.
A-Level Results 2026: UCAS Update Time and Clearing Advice
A-level results will be available from 8am on Thursday, August 13, with UCAS Hub updating at the same time. Students are advised to prepare login details and clearing options.
UCAS Track update time on A-Level results day 2026
On A-Level results day 2026, UCAS Track is expected to update at 8am, letting students see if they've met their firm or insurance offer or entered clearing.
A-Level Results 2026: Grades Out at 8am on August 13
A-Level results will be released on Thursday, August 13, at 8am BST. Students can collect grades from school or check UCAS for university offers.
University students' top fear revealed in new survey
A Brunel University of London survey reveals nearly 80% of university-bound sixth-formers worry about finding a job after their degree, with AI fears and costs also key concerns.
A-level results day 2026: Key dates and what to bring
A-level results day 2026 falls on Thursday, August 13. Students can collect results from 8am, with UCAS offering tips on preparing for the day.
MSP Hails Record University Places for 18-Year-Olds
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey welcomes UCAS figures showing a record 17,920 18-year-olds secured university places, up from 17,350 last year, including a rise from deprived areas.
Dad Struggles With Wife's Baby Name Choice
A father-to-be shares his discomfort with his wife's chosen baby name, Story Claire, and seeks advice from Reddit users.
Cambridge professor Arday resigns amid plagiarism row
Jason Arday, a Black Cambridge professor, has resigned after allegations of plagiarism and false claims, sparking debate on equality in academia.
University VC George Holmes contract ended after suspension
The contract of University of Greater Manchester Vice Chancellor George Holmes has been ended following suspension amid an investigation into serious allegations.
Scottish Teens Seek AI-Proof Skills, Survey Finds
More than half of Scottish teens are learning skills they believe AI can't replace, a new survey reveals. The study of 500 pupils shows AI is reshaping career ambitions and school education.
South Lanarkshire pupils celebrate record exam pass rates
South Lanarkshire pupils achieved record exam pass rates in 2026, with more than one in five fifth-years getting five or more Highers and over 60% passing at least one Higher.
North Lanarkshire pupils celebrate exam improvements
North Lanarkshire pupils achieved improvements across National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher in 2026, with pass rates up and record presentations.
Scottish Students: How to Appeal Exam Results
Over 148,000 Scottish pupils get results today. If you suspect a marking error, free appeals open until August 25. Priority appeals for conditional offers due by August 11.
Graduates face ghosting and AI hurdles in shrinking job market
US college graduates report the toughest entry-level job market since 2020, as underemployment rises and AI complicates recruitment.
Mass legal action launched against universities over Covid disruption
Over 170,000 students in England and Wales pursue compensation from 36 universities over Covid-19 online teaching, following a UCL settlement.
Families Sue Washington State University Over Kohberger Behaviour
Families of four murdered Idaho students sue Washington State University for ignoring warning signs about Bryan Kohberger's stalking behaviour before the killings.
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