There has been a huge increase in unconditional offers, which guarantee a place regardless of results.

Traditionally, universities offer places subject to the applicant achieving the required A-level results.

The government has accused universities of unacceptable pressure-selling tactics.

More than half of adults in New York City have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

More than one in three students now get at least one offer with an unconditional element.

University students in England are offering to accept higher interest rates on their loans in exchange.

Study finds dropout rate higher among students given easier entry to university.

It is time we joined the rest of the world and moved to post-qualification admissions system.

Earlier this year the government again cancelled formal exams in favour of teacher-assessed grades.