45 m. ago Met Office defines 'heatwave' ahead of 29C weather in UK this week

The Met Office said parts of the south east of England could potentially reach 29C on Thursday

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4 h. ago UK weather maps turn red as Britain to be hotter than parts of Greece and Spain

The Met Office have revealed that the UK is set to see the mercury soar up to 29C (84.2F) as a mini-heatwave this week will see our hottest day for far this year

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12 h. ago Brits to eat 15millon sausages this week as UK takes advantage of 29C barbecue weather

Brits are getting ready to sizzle their sausages as we enjoy the hottest forecast of the year so far as people up and down the country dust off the barbecue for some outdoor cooked grub

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15 h. ago The hottest April for seven years: Temperatures set to hit 29C by Thursday as Britain enjoys first taste of summer as warm air moves up from Europe

Britain is set for an early summer's day this week as temperatures could hit 29C by Thursday, bringing high UV and pollen levels across the country.

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17 h. ago Warning over high pollen and UV levels as temperatures set to hit 29C

Temperature records for April and May are unlikely to be broken this week, the Met Office said.

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23 h. ago UK weather: April temperature records could fall this week with up to 29C expected in hot spell

Widespread sunshine is expected across the country, with highs of up to 29C

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25 h. ago April temperature records could fall this week with up to 29C expected in UK

Widespread sunshine is expected across the country, with highs of up to 29C

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63 h. ago London Marathon 2025: Race chief expects records to fall in iconic 2025 edition

London Marathon 2025: Race chief expects records to fall in iconic 2025 edition  RUN247

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5 d. ago US trade war fears drive UK consumer confidence down to record low; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

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5 d. ago UK private sector shrinks as export orders slump; state borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast – business live

Eurozone private sector ‘broadly stable’ in April; stocks, dollar, oil prices rise on hopes of US-China trade dealUK annual borrowing exceeds forecasts by almost £15bnThe collapse in confidence and drop in output during April raise red flags for the economic outlook and add pressure on the Bank of England to reduce interest rates again at its May meeting, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.While recent months have been characterised by UK businesses treading water, broadly stagnating since last autumn’s budget, businesses are reporting more of a struggle to keep their heads above water in April.April’s fall in output was the largest recorded for nearly two and a half years, consistent with GDP declining at a quarterly rate of 0.3%, reflecting falling activity and demand across both manufacturing and services. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Beautiful holiday island where beer costs 97p and temperature hits 26C in April

A blissful break, wildlife tours, or a family-friendly resort - this island paradise is the perfect getaway for everyone, with its scorching temperatures, warm waters and drinks for less than a pound!

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1 week ago Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% – business live

Gold surges nearly 2% to new record high; UK food inflation slows and fuel prices fall while clothes prices riseFinancial markets are betting on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England meeting at its May meeting, estimating an 86% probability.They have fully priced in three quarter-point rate reductions this year.A sharp pickup in inflation from April is all but guaranteed. Ofgem’s 6.4% increase to its price cap, after a large fall last year, means we expect the energy component will add 0.7ppts to CPI inflation in April. A significant increase in water bills means the contribution from the core goods category is also set to rise. In addition, we expect businesses to pass on some of the increase in labour costs caused by the recent rises in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage onto consumers. Inflation is likely to peak in the autumn, before starting to cool as the contribution from the energy category fades.The MPC has lowered Bank R...

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2 w. ago UK weather: New maps show heavy rain to bring abrupt end to warm spell TODAY

April has so far seen blue skies and balmy conditions with temperatures rising beyond 20C - but heavy rain caused by a low pressure system is set to move in today

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2 w. ago Incredible tropical island with 26C temperatures in April and '£20 resorts'

Dreamy Mauritius named as the African paradise to spend some time away from the bustle and hustle of the city, with temperatures reaching almost 30C in the month of April.

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2 w. ago Incredible EU capital city with 19C temperatures in April and stunning beach

With 19°C days, golden beaches and centuries of history, Malta is the sun-soaked EU capital perfect for an early spring escape

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2 w. ago Delhi at 41C, Rajasthan at 46C: Record heatwave engulfs northern India as scorching summer arrives early

Barmer in western Rajasthan state records highest temperature ever in first week of April of 45.6C

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3 w. ago Summer arrives early as record heatwave engulfs northern India

Barmer in western Rajasthan state records highest temperature ever in first week of April of 45.6C

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3 w. ago Brits ask one key question about April snow as temperatures set to plummet to

With temperatures potentially plummeting as low as -8C later this month, and with reports of snow on the way, some are left baffled over how easily the weather can dramatically change in the UK

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3 w. ago Top Cash ISA rates this month as returns continue to fall despite record

Savers are being encouraged to act quickly to secure the best interest rates as returns continue to fall, despite some providers still offering up to 7.5% on savings accounts and up to 5.6% on Cash ISAs

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3 w. ago Incredible city 3 hours from UK with its own beach and 20C temperatures in April

Dubrovnik in Croatia is the perfect destination for a city break. Just a short flight away, visitors are bound to go back in time with the beauty and charm of this Mediterranean hidden gem.

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