‘Quite straightforward’ to delay start of 2021-22 academic year

‘Bizarre situation’ where universities are full but still financially constrained, one expert has warned

12 September

Ucas says fewer than 1,500 students who missed out on their preferred institution are still unplaced

11 September

By spotlighting the social sorting process for 18-year-olds, exam fiasco raises questions about ways to reduce the hierarchy between universities

8 September

Government strategy for HE set out in conditions for emergency loans for universities at risk of failure in Covid crisis

16 July

Universities minister says campuses can be flexible in their start date, ahead of statement from education secretary on whether A levels will be pushed back