In Pictures: Tears, hugs and smiles on A-level results day
Teenagers across the country have been anxiously opening brown envelopes showing how they fared in key exams.
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Teenagers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been receiving their A-level results.
It was the first time the exams had been sat since the coronavirus outbreak, and there was delight for thousands of youngsters and their proud parents.
There were happy students and teachers at schools across London.
Opening the envelope was a tense moment for students.
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