Jo Saxton, the head of Ucas, explains the process of clearing and gives tips and information to guide prospective university students along the best path for them ⬇️.

Trans teachers can ask to be called Mx instead of Miss or Sir. Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said teachers could make the request — but new guidance would state that others could ‘exercise their views too’

Chinese scientists have built a furry robot spy that sends data on the far-ranging and remote herds back to conservationists.

The fall of a first lady: limos and luxury to a cell with no bed ⬇️. Kim Keon-hee — the dog-loving wife of Yoon Suk-yeol, the impeached ex-president of South Korea — is in prison on suspicion of corruption and election meddling. How did she get here?

After Victoria and David Beckham’s first-born and the billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz renewed their vows in the presence of just her family, the reconciliation his parents crave seems remote

Long-term sickness remains stuck at near record levels as rising numbers on Britain’s main benefit do not need to look for work

How the French have clung on to their August holiday shutdown. Much of the nation still spends the month basking on the beach — but how long will this tradition last?

Teenagers are being taught how to make phone calls and manage the anxiety of speaking to university admissions officers before clearing

📹 WATCH: With Love, Meghan trailer released before Netflix season 2. The Duchess of Sussex’s cooking and lifestyle programme will be released later this month, six months after the debut series

Tymal Mills takes to OnlyFans to show more (of his career). The England cricketer uses the platforms to share a closer look at his professional and personal life, but won’t be taking his clothes off

For more helpful tips, read the full article here ⬇️.

🔹 Is extra support available?. Ucas has a range of digital tools to support applicants during this time, with our Clearing Plus tool offering personalised matches to available courses based on the information students have submitted in their application.

🔹 Who else is clearing for?. If a student hasn’t applied to university or college yet but is starting to wish that they had, it’s not too late.

It’s available to anyone who may not have received the grades they need for their firm or insurance choice — but also to those who do have a place and are considering another option, or those who only decide to apply after the last main scheme Ucas deadline in June.

🔹 What exactly is clearing?. Clearing is the final stage of the Ucas admissions process. It allows students who have received their results to find university or college places that are yet to be filled.

If you are supporting someone waiting for their results this summer, or who wants to enter higher education, and you are not quite sure what clearing is about, Ucas has a wealth of information and practical tips to guide you.

Results day is seen as a defining moment for students, but it can be just as pivotal for those who have been by their side every step of the way.

JD Vance is to meet Nigel Farage on Wednesday for breakfast in the Cotswolds as he mixes business with pleasure during his UK summer holiday

Treasury officials are drawing up options to raise more money from inheritance tax, it was reported, as Rachel Reeves seeks extra cash in the autumn budget

More than 50,000 small boat migrants have crossed the Channel to Britain since Sir Keir Starmer came to power — the fastest the milestone has been reached under any prime minister