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Schools minister recalls his exam results disappointment and says ‘don’t panic’
Schools minister recalls his exam results disappointment and says ‘don’t panic’
18 August 2022
Ucas said 20,360 students found out on Thursday that they do not have a place at university.
Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels
Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels
18 August 2022
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
18 August 2022
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
18 August 2022
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
18 August 2022
The independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday.
EE blocking ‘one million scam calls a day’
EE blocking ‘one million scam calls a day’
18 August 2022
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
18 August 2022
The former Labour leader appeared at a picket line outside London’s Euston station to support striking rail workers.
Studying through pandemic ‘a nightmare’, says pupil collecting A-level results
Studying through pandemic ‘a nightmare’, says pupil collecting A-level results
18 August 2022
James Livesey, 18, will now take up a BBC apprenticeship in software engineering.
English literature drops out of top 10 most popular A-levels for first time
English literature drops out of top 10 most popular A-levels for first time
18 August 2022
The subject was pushed out of the top rankings after an increase in the popularity of geography.
First ever T-level students receive results
First ever T-level students receive results
18 August 2022
Of 1,029 entrants, 92.2% passed.
‘Legitimate’ to consider overhaul of future Tory leadership elections – Cleverly
‘Legitimate’ to consider overhaul of future Tory leadership elections – Cleverly
18 August 2022
The Education Minister faced questions about whether the leadership contest was appropriate during the cost-of-living crisis.
Spook’s fantasy series author Joseph Delaney dies aged 77
Spook’s fantasy series author Joseph Delaney dies aged 77
18 August 2022
The writer’s family said he had been a ‘wonderful dad and a deeply caring man’.
Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge
Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge
18 August 2022
Rajan will begin filming early next year and be seen on screen from autumn 2023.
Father vows to uncover ‘whole truth’ over daughter’s death at water park
Father vows to uncover ‘whole truth’ over daughter’s death at water park
18 August 2022
Kyra Hill, who would have turned 12 on Thursday, died after going missing at Liquid Leisure, near Windsor, on August 6.
A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return
A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return
18 August 2022
In Northern Ireland 44% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 29.4% in 2019.
430 jobs at risk as Orchard House Foods shuts Gateshead factory
430 jobs at risk as Orchard House Foods shuts Gateshead factory
18 August 2022
The fruit and juice supplier said it plans to relocate production to its existing site in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Brighton College student turns down Cambridge University to study at Yale
Brighton College student turns down Cambridge University to study at Yale
18 August 2022
Shaun Pexton has turned down the prestigious Cambridge University, opting instead to continue his education in the United States.
Key statistics in this year’s A-level results
Key statistics in this year’s A-level results
18 August 2022
Rates are down on 2021 but higher than 2019.
Rail dispute could be prolonged ‘indefinitely’, warns RMT chief
Rail dispute could be prolonged ‘indefinitely’, warns RMT chief
18 August 2022
Only around one in five trains are running across the country because of the walkout by members of the RMT and TSSA unions.
Students accepted on UK degree courses down on 2021 but second highest on record
Students accepted on UK degree courses down on 2021 but second highest on record
18 August 2022
In 2021, a record 435,430 people, from the UK and overseas, had places confirmed.
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