One in five GCSE entries get top marks as grades rise for second year in a row - but pass rates for English and maths fall once again to lowest level in a decade
As hundreds of thousands of pupils picked up their GCSE results this morning, 22 per cent were awarded a 7 or A, up from 21.9 per cent last year.
Harry beams after announcing he and Meghan will move to UK in DAYS with Archie and Lilibet to attend British school: Surprised Royal camp says 'no alteration' to Megxit deal
It is understood that while he 'welcomes' the chance to see Harry and his family in a private and personal capacity, the King is clear that there will be 'no alteration' to the Duke and Duchess's role.
Fugitive drill rapper who went on the run twice and fled to France ahead of deportation flight is jailed - as police admit they have no idea how he escaped the country
Daniel Boakye, 21, fled from prison guards taking him to West Middlesex University Hospital by slipping out of handcuffs while using the toilet.
Rail bosses brace for flooding and cancellations a week after Lewes derailment as thunderstorms hit following record-breaking heatwaves
Rail tracks are expected to flood after drought hardened the surrounding ground, rail bosses said, which prevents heavy rain from soaking into the soil.
Police hunt vandals who 'beheaded' beloved Peppa Pig topiary sculpture
Police are investigating after the popular hedge sculpture was found with its head hacked off with a saw between August 13 and 15.
Brother of Finlay Tarling will ride in Vuelta a Espana just eight days after British 19-year-old was fatally struck by van during race - and parents back him with brave statement
The 22-year-old will take to the start line at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday in Monaco just eight days after his younger brother Finlay, 19, died during the Tour of Portugal.
Boy, 14, is dead after being hit by a bus in Portsmouth: Driver is arrested
Police officers were called to reports of a 'serious collision' on The Hard, a busy street in the centre of the city, shortly after 4pm on Monday.
Lindsay Clancy jury abruptly EXCUSED as judge tells court they have 'things to work out'
Lindsay Clancy, 36, is on trial for the murders of her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan, at her Massachusetts home.
Trump makes extraordinary intervention as glamorous blonde aide's 'dangerous' secret is exposed in astonishing security leak
She has largely unrestricted access to the President as his personal secretary and 'human printer,' remaining close by his side throughout the day.
'They've barely heard from him in months': Fears grow for Eamonn Holmes' health as insiders reveal why his son is now managing his affairs, how GB News bosses are panicking... and what his co-host is privately telling friends
When Eamonn Holmes was hospitalised in April after suffering a terrifying stroke, he vowed to get well enough to return to his GB News breakfast show.
Reform unveils new £1.5billion pledge to boost apprenticeships and stop Britain's young people taking up 'Mickey Mouse degrees'
Suella Braverman said Britain 'needs apprentices' amid the crisis of one million young people being out of work, training or education.
Kimberly Stewart, 47, flashes bare bump as she announces she is expecting third child... as father is not revealed
The socialite, 47, announced her pregnancy on Wednesday with a photo showing her cradling her bare bump. 'Oops I did it again,' she wrote in the accompanying caption.
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar reflects on accusations that biopic 'sanitised' his uncle's life and says second film will address sexual abuse allegations from singer's point of view
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar has reflected on the accusations that the singer's biopic 'sanitised' his uncle's life.
How Joss Stone dropped huge hint Prince Harry was planning to move back to Britain with his family nearly a year ago
The Duke of Sussex, 41, caught up with Stone at the Lancaster Hotel in London following the WellChild Awards in September 2025.
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The Government's booklet pleading with asylum seekers not to rape women is insane. Finally, they are admitting the truth we've been smeared as 'far-Right' for pointing out
Imagine that I'd written a column last week claiming that the Government had issued official advice asking asylum seekers not to rape women and children. You'd be forgiven for thinking I'd made it up.
Two Afghan migrants 'raped and assaulted a 14-year-old girl on a train from Kent to London'
Baryalai Rahimi, 25, and Mirebadurahman Sadat, 29, allegedly attacked the teenager on a service from Sturry to London Bridge on February 5.
Wayne Rooney shows off the results of his nose job and models trendy new specs as he and wife Coleen leave Manchester United training ground
The former professional footballer, 40, shared the news on his podcast with Mark Goldbridge, Stick to United, a week after having the surgery.
'Our long national nightmare is over': US media react as it's revealed Harry and Meghan are leaving America
Among the first Thursday editions in the US to appear today was the New York Post, which made what it described as 'a reverse Megxit' their only p1 story.
If Iran's 'invisible' Ayatollah is barely alive, who's really running the country? DAVID PATRIKARAKOS names the shadowy commander he believes is pulling the strings on latest Deep Dive podcast
Patrikarakos, who has been speaking to Western intelligence sources, set out the three theories circulating about Mojtaba's whereabouts.
Urgent hunt launched for teen brother and sister who took off in their parents' car three days ago and haven't been seen since
Mukarma, 16, and her 14-year-old brother, Muhammed, are believed to have taken a family member's car - a white Toyota Prius - in the early hours of Monday.
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