Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he will lift the cap on university places in order to help students who may have lost out on their first choice.
Thousands of pupils were told they did not get the grades to attend their top choice uni after results were downgraded using an algorithm.
But a screeching u-turn from the government means those pupils will now be awarded their predicted grades. Some however may have already lost out on a place, with it going to another pupil via clearing.
Mr Williamson has said that universities will not be fined for going above previous limits to help accommodate students affected by the exam grading decision.
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