Gavin Williamson is under mounting pressure to follow Scotland’s lead and ensure all A-level pupils receive their predicted grades.

Amid a growing furore over results, which due to coronavirus have had to be determined without exams, John Swinney, the Scottish education minister, on Tuesday announced a major U-turn after close to 125,000 students had their predicted results downgraded by a moderation process.

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