Eleanor Harding

As hundreds of thousands of pupils picked up their results, maths entries were up 3.9 per cent, helping to drive top grades to a record high.

The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.

Alan Smithers, professor of education at the University of Buckingham, said boys are only likely to be ahead in maths-based subjects, continuing a long-term trend.

Students are increasingly likely to cheat using artificial intelligence while universities rely on at-home exams, a report has warned.

A survey by the Information Commissioner's Office found that 36 per cent of youngsters interact with people they only know online - or not at all.

As hundreds of thousands of pupils picked up their GCSE results this morning, 22 per cent were awarded a 7 or A, up from 21.9 per cent last year.

Katharine Birbalsingh, head of Michaela Community School in Brent, North London , is celebrating more than 50 per cent of her entries being grade 9

Katharine Birbalsingh, head of Michaela Community School in Brent, North London , is celebrating more than 50 per cent of her entries being grade 9

Parallel Histories, which works with more than 3,000 schools, wants to give more teachers the confidence to tackle 'contested topics'.

Researchers found the change in schedules dictated by school, work or free-time created a similar effect to jet lag and may lead to poorer mental health.