A-levels: Top grades fall but university places climb

Hundreds of thousands of students received their A-level results on Thursday as universities offer a record numbers of degree places.

For the first time, universities in England can recruit as many students as they like, after the government lifted a cap on numbers.

It has prompted speculation that even leading institutions will try to attract more pupils at the last minute.

Branwen Jeffreys reports.

Advice on what to do after you get your A-level results is available from the results helpline on 0808 100 8000.