9 h. ago Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now | Gaby Hinsliff

Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loopThe long, hot summer of discontent is finally over. Parliament returned this week if not exactly with a rush of back to school energy, then at least with the sense that the government is now back to fill what was becoming an increasingly dangerous August vacuum.When exhausted ministers retreated to lick their wounds over the summer, Nigel Farage saw his chance and took it, filling the slow news days with encouragement of protesters over asylum seeker accommodation. He was rewarded by polling showing voters now see immigration – the terrain on which Reform UK is palpably desperate to fight an election, because it’s terrain on which Labour can never go far enough to please some supporters without horrifying half the rest – and not a broken economy as Britain’s biggest problem, an impression arguably only reinforced when the government’s first announc...

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10 h. ago UK weather maps show surprise September heatwave as parts of England hit 25C

The UK is set to bask in more hot weather following a summer of record-breaking temperatures, with some regions still experiencing temperatures in the mid-20s

Society

12 h. ago Get pillows gleaming white again by adding 1 natural item to the wash

Pillows can become discoloured or stained over time, especially after a hot summer. But there is a simple way to get yours looking brand-new and pure white again using just one natural ingredient

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33 h. ago UK weather: England to bask in 25C before heatwaves give way to autumn chill

The UK is set to experience more hot weather after a summer of record temperatures saw many counties bask in heat well beyond 30C - but it will be short-lived

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48 h. ago Banish yellow stains on white pillows by washing with natural kitchen ingredient

It's been a long hot summer, meaning it's definitely time to clean your pillows.

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3 d. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Fulham: Trevoh Chalobah commanding as Joao Pedro stars again

Blues look to have made one of the signings of the summer as Brazilian forward continues hot start

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6 d. ago Monty Don names one vital September gardening job to repair damaged lawn

After a long hot summer your lawn may be riddled with unpleasant dry patches - luckily, gardening expert Monty Don says there's an easy fix so long as you get to work in September

Society

6 d. ago Dry weather exposes archaeological secrets at National Trust monasteries

This summer’s hot weather is offering a glimpse into the hidden pasts of some of the country’s oldest, most treasured buildings

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7 d. ago A vintage year? British growers harvest their grapes early after a dry, hot summer

Warm weather has created strong flavours that some say means fruit that’s ripe enough for still wineUK vineyards are getting ready for a vintage year – and a very early harvest – with the warm, sunny weather caused by the heating climate delivering strong flavours in their grapes.Across the UK the total amount of wine produced is likely to be up on last year. English growers alone added more than 1,000 hectares of vines in 2024, taking the total to 4,841, of which 3,763 was in active production in 2024, according to the industry body Wine GB. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz? Plus all the hot new celebrity couples shacking up this summer

How well do you know your celebrity couples? Here’s the fresh roster for summer 2025

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7 d. ago Brace for a 'winter of RATS': Expert warns rodent infestation is coming after catching '20

A 'horrendous' infestation is underway following a period of hot summer weather and fast food waste that has created optimal conditions for vermin to thrive.

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8 d. ago London weather: Capital basking in ‘the last two hot days of summer’

Temperatures could reach up to 28C on Monday and Tuesday as the capital’s summer comes to an end

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1 week ago John Lennon once spotted a 'UFO' while naked – here is what The Beatles legend saw

The Beatles and music legend John Lennon was apparently starkers when he had an unusual encounter as his nude smoke break on his balcony was interrupted on a hot summer day

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1 week ago Why Britons spend more than two days a year talking about weather

Met Office figures show UK set for record hot summer, with temperatures 1.5C above average

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2 w. ago Lawyer explains what to do if neighbour's trees block your garden sunlight

As Brits enjoy the hot weather this summer, many will spend time in their gardens - but some may be frustrated to find their neighbour's tree is blocking the sunlight

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2 w. ago SHANE WATSON: Over 50? These are the trousers will make you look effortlessly cool in the heat PLUS I've found the perfect smart Zara sandals for work

Those of you who have already got your holidays out of the way and are now back in Blighty's sizzling temperatures - congratulations! You have the ingredients of a Hot British Summer wardrobe

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2 w. ago UK's 'dirtiest' beach named as tourists claim it's filled with 'faeces and broken glass'

A new list has been made of the "dirtiest" beaches in the UK as many Brits are heading to the coast this month during school summer holidays to enjoy the hot weather

Society

2 w. ago Arctic glaciers face ‘terminal’ decline as microbes accelerate ice melt

Scientists in Svalbard in race to study polar microbes as global warming threatens fragile glacial ecosystems“It felt really scary like being in the middle of a burning city during a night raid.” Dr Arwyn Edwards is not describing urban warfare, but a recent hot and foggy day on a Svalbard glacier, where record-breaking summer heat turned his workplace into a cascade of meltwater and falling rocks.Edwards is a leading researcher in glacier ecology – the study of life forms that live on, within and around glaciers and ice sheets. Over two decades of polar research, he has always felt “relaxed and at home” on ice. But accelerating climate change is beginning to erode that sense of security. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Quirky' fruit cake recipe is made and ready to bake in under an hour

This simple yet delicious fruit cake recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a hot summer's day. And a creamy element makes it even more unforgettable than your typical cake slice

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2 w. ago Real reason UK homes don't have air conditioning and how much it costs to run

Demand for air conditioning in UK homes is now on the rise following this year's unusually hot spring and summer - but why don't more homes have it?

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