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Record A-level results but concerns raised about ‘entrenched’ regional divides

The number of applicants accepted on to UK degree courses has risen to a record high this year, Ucas figures show.

Evening Standard

'Birmingham were a mess': Wayne Rooney discusses Tom Brady respect after work ethic criticism

Former Birmingham City boss and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has issued a response to Tom Brady's criticism of the England legend's work ethic

FourFourTwo

Roma emerge as loan suitors for Jadon Sancho — but Manchester United seek sale

The England international looks set to leave Old Trafford with the club preferring a permanent departure

The Independent UK

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Labour fails to rule out annual tuition fee rise to stop universities going bust

It comes less than a year after Bridget Phillipson announced that university tuition fees will increase in England for the first time in eight years

The Independent UK

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the country amid ongoing heatwave

Yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are in place until 10pm on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Results and final kick-off time

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

The Independent UK

More than one in four students who start T-level courses do not complete them

But the proportion of learners who decide to quit the technical qualifications has decreased from last year, Government figures suggest.

Evening Standard

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Archaeology student finds rare ninth-century gold 'within the first 90 minutes' of her first excavation

An archaeologist in training discovered a rare medieval gold object in northwestern England during her first excavation.

LiveScience

A-level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are finding out their exam results on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Record proportion of A-level students get top grades in England

Of more than 1.1m entries, 28.2% gained A or A* and 9.4% gained A*, though regional variations remain

The Guardian - UK

Record gap in A-level top grades between London and north-east England

The gap between the two regions for entries getting the highest grades is 9.2 percentage points, up from 7.4 points last year.

Evening Standard

A-level results: Key numbers and trends

Maths was the most popular subject for the 12th year in a row.

Evening Standard

A-level results: Top grades rise again as record number of students accepted into university

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland celebrate exam results, with many finding out if they will progress to university, an apprenticeship or work

The Independent UK

‘I always loved a camera’: Maud Muir on life through a lens in England women’s rugby team

Red Roses prop tells Sarah Rendell about her creative endeavours and England expectations before the Rugby World Cup on home soil

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A-level top grades in England reach record high outside of Covid years – as it happened

Proportion of A*, A, B or C grades outstrip all but pandemic era in England, with similar picture in Northern Ireland and Wales

Evening Standard

What can students expect from this year’s exam results?

School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

The Independent UK

Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

Evening Standard

Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

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The Independent UK

More than a quarter of A-level students expected to secure top grades

Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results on Thursday

The Independent UK

Hot weather to blame for rise in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns, AA say

The AA said the heat has caused the worsening of already weak road surfaces

Evening Standard

Students receiving eagerly anticipated A-level results

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

The Independent UK

Heat health alerts extended into next week

Significant impacts on health and social care services are possible.

Evening Standard

‘Contradiction’ in figures makes health experts question NHS data

It comes as the NHS reported reductions in the waiting list for hospital care in England.

The Independent UK

DNA testing of 1,400-year-old skeletons reveals ethnic diversity of early England

The graves of two children buried in separate medieval cemeteries revealed unexpected secrets

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad picks England bowling attack for first Ashes Test against Australia

Broad has selected his preferred bowling line-up for the Test in Perth this winter and has opted for a selection gamble

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