Education Secretary Gavin Williamson apologises to students and parents for the “distress” caused.

Last week’s A-level results were criticised after 42% of grades were lower than teacher assessments.

BTec results were due last Thursday but a number of students still haven’t received them.

St Edmund Hall, New College and Jesus College say they will admit all UK offer-holders.

Welsh Labour backbenchers join calls for A-level students to be given their predicted grades.

As pressure mounts over the exams crisis, ministers in England are set to make an announcement.

Education Minister Peter Weir says the move is being made due to “exceptional circumstances”.

BTec results from Pearson were due on Thursday, the same day as A-level and AS results.

The Sixth Form Colleges Association says research shows students in larger institutions were failed.

Wadham College will admit all 2020 offer-holders, whatever their A-level results.

The government initiative will stress the importance of organised learning to children’s development.

The criteria for “valid” mock exams is being reviewed by the regulator, hours after it published it.