It comes as A-level results day descended in chaos, with 39.1 per cent of teacher's estimates adjusted down.

Ofqual was forced into downgrades by ‘implausible’ teacher predictions, it says.

Boris Johnson has promised tougher action on people who refuse to wear face coverings.

This is the weather forecast for London today.

Sixty children’s organisations write to the Government to warn of risks before new school term starts.

"Looking for a lady who will treat me well and let me do the same to her, and isn't bothered about covering up her pretty little face," the entry begins.

"I’m sure Marcus Rashford and everyone who campaigned successfully for kids to be fed properly during the pandemic weren’t thinking certain children should be scapegoated due to where their parents were born and their immigration status.”

One BBC journalist revealed that an “exceptional student” from a “historically low performing school” who had two results downgraded - and lost her place to study at Cambridge as a result.

By Fiona Maida