GCSE results: hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive grades – latest updates

Education secretary says the government is looking at changing the resits policy in England

• Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds

Earlier this month, students in Scotland achieved record number of vocational and technical qualifications in their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and Skills for Work Awards.

Pass rates for Scottish exams have increased as students across the country received their results. Figures show that the poverty-related attainment gap has narrowed compared with last year.

Congratulations to everyone getting their GCSE results today, you should be proud of the work that got you here.

Whatever your results, remember there isn’t just one route to success.