Record number of students get into university with more than 250,000 18-year-olds gaining a place as highest A-level grades ever are expected on results day
The total number of UK 18-year-olds accepted on to degree courses has risen by 3 per cent on the same point last year, with a record high of 262,820 taking up places so far, initial Ucas figures show.
US immigration officers will be given gloves that deliver powerful electric shocks to anyone resisting them
The supply of the electric shock gloves will cost up to $20million (£15million), while the gloves are designed to cause pain and impair a person's ability to respond.
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Britain faces one of its hottest days EVER with 38C 'extreme heat' as rail passengers are urged to stay at home and wildfires rage on
The Met Office has issued a rare 15-hour amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of central and southern England which comes into force at 9am this morning.