70 m. ago My £3.50 Tesco buy is like having Starbucks on tap and perfect for the hot weather

It's recently arrived in supermarkets

Economics

74 m. ago Hundreds of spectators treated for heatstroke as heatwave strikes Royal Ascot

Racegoers were hot and bothered as temperatures soared during the horseracing festival

Events

1 hour ago PGA Tour star confesses to Rory McIlroy power play bid he’ll use at the Travelers Championship

Red-hot Ben Griffin looking to keep up power-packed shows in Connecticut for big PGA event

Politics

1 hour ago The stunning Scottish beach with cosy pub by the sand perfect for family day out

At low tide, there is almost a mile of sand to explore.

Society

1 hour ago What is a heatwave? London set to see hottest day of the year this week

The Met Office is forecasting temperatures will see 32C in London on Sunday

Politics

2 h. ago Met Office verdict on why UK is so hot as temperatures set to hit 34C

The Met Office has revealed the surprising reason behind the UK's heatwave this week

Events

2 h. ago Live updates as hot weather shuts railway lines near Cardiff

The track defect comes as temperatures hit 29°C in the capital and thousands of fans head to watch Chris Brown at the Principality Stadium

Society

2 h. ago Heatwave weather maps show how hot it will get in every part of Wales this weekend

Wales is heating up this week as summer feels like it's in full swing

Society

3 h. ago Households warned to put sheet of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

As the hot weather continues across the UK, households are being urged to use a simple A4 paper trick in their fridge to avoid a 'costly' mistake

Events

3 h. ago Heatwave latest hit to farmers struggling with increasingly extreme weather

Farming leaders warning of the need to invest in water infrastructure to make food production more resilient to climate change.

Society

4 h. ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.25% amid fears Middle East crisis and rising food inflation could increase cost

Most economists had predicted that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) would opt to keep interest rates on hold at 4.25 per cent following its latest meeting.

Economics

4 h. ago Can it be 'too hot' to work? Expert reveals exact rules for working in a heatwave

It's heatwave time for us Brits and that could mean you're considering skiving off work. But, you might be in for a 'free' day off if temperatures keep on soaring

Politics

4 h. ago How to stay safe in a heatwave as 'risk of death' amber health alert issued ahead of 33C hot spell

Health experts have issued advice on how to stay safe in extreme heat as amber heat-health alerts have been issued across England

Events

4 h. ago I've been to hundreds of pubs and asked locals for the unknown hidden gems in their areas. This is the definitive list of the 27 best beer gardens in Britain

There are few better places to be when the sun comes out than one of our great British unsung institutions - the traditional pub beer garden.

Politics

4 h. ago Kilmarnock bolster defensive ranks with signing of former Ayr United centre

The 24-year-old has signed a two-year deal to move across Ayrshire

Events

4 h. ago The US is woefully underprepared for wildfire season, say insiders: ‘The stakes are life and death’

‘Efficiency’ cuts across offices have left teams understaffed, firefighters underpaid and uninsured, and without adequate equipmentSummer temperatures are rising and the US is bracing for another hot, dry and hectic wildfire season. But with the promise of extreme conditions in the months to come, federal fire crews are also growing concerned that a series of changes brought on by the Trump administration have left them underprepared.Severe cuts to budgets and staff have hamstrung the agencies that manage roughly 640m acres of the nation’s public lands, leaving significant gaps in a workforce that supports wildfire mitigation and suppression. The administration’s crackdown on climate science and the dismantling of departments that provided world-class research and weather forecasting, may also undermine early warning systems, slowing response and strategic planning. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago ‘This depuffing facial tool is a must for hot weather and hay fever sufferers’

If you struggle with a puffy face and eyes, especially during hot weather or hay fever season, when travelling or after late nights, this new facial gadget might help

Politics

4 h. ago UK households told to take a hot bath to cool down during heatwave

This unlikely tip is said to leave you feeling much cooler

Society

4 h. ago Strimmer that cuts grass like a 'hot knife through butter' gets 53% price slash to £42

'For a small cheap strimmer, this is excellent. This does the job in 10 minutes. No complaints at all.'

Economics

5 h. ago David Ellis reviews Lai Rai: One thrilling step beyond street food

Lai Rai looks faintly make-believe, but has the feeling of being the place to be, says David Ellis

Politics