Number of A and A* grades fall
The proportion of A-levels awarded top grades has fallen for the second year amid a rise in students taking science and maths, official figures show.
Going to university 'worth it despite debts'
Dom Anderson, Vice President of the National Union of Students, said students were reaping the benefits of going to university despite average debts of £26,000 and reports of student "poverty".
"It's completely worth it. University is a life-changing thing," Anderson told ITV News as many students found out today whether they had gained university places.
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Dip in top A-level grades for second year in row
The number of top A-level grades fell for the second year in a row as students across the country found out their results today.
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A-levels results day: The essential guide to university
You have got your grades and got in to university - but what next?
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Eight websites to help you navigate life after A-levels
Whether you are considering looking for a job, apprenticeship, course or a gap year, there is a website to help you.