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Russell Group seeks ‘urgent clarity’ on A-level grade inflation

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Research-intensive group urges more help for universities during admissions process this year

Universities could need extra support from the government to help them through admissions this year if there is a substantial increase in grade inflation, the Russell Group has warned.

The group of research-intensive universities said it was seeking “urgent clarity on what the grade distribution” for A-level results is likely to be this summer, as a jump in grade inflation could lead to “pressures on capacity”.

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