35 h. ago ‘I completely get it’ – Starmer insists he wants to empty asylum hotels faster

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to the BBC about his desire to grip the small boats crisis, as Yvette Cooper is set to unveil reforms to border security.

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4 d. ago Step back and take it in: the US is entering full authoritarian mode | Jonathan Freedland

Trump’s dictator-like behaviour is so brazen, so blatant, that paradoxically, we discount it. But now it’s time to call it what it isIf this were happening somewhere else – in Latin America, say – how might it be reported? Having secured his grip on the capital, the president is now set to send troops to several rebel-held cities, claiming he is wanted there to restore order. The move follows raids on the homes of leading dissidents and comes as armed men seen as loyal to the president, many of them masked, continue to pluck people off the streets Except this is happening in the United States of America and so we don’t quite talk about it that way. That’s not the only reason. It’s also because Donald Trump’s march towards authoritarianism is so steady, taking another step or two every day, that it’s easy to become inured to it: you can’t be in a state of shock permanently. And, besides, sober-minded people are wary of sounding hyperbolic or hysterical: their instinct is to play down...

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2 w. ago Weather warnings issued as fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms

Yellow and amber heat alerts are in place across much of the UK

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2 w. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 'hail and lightning' follows summer’s fourth heatwave

A dramatic weather change is on the way for some after the UK saw highs of 33C on Tuesday

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2 w. ago Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

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3 w. ago Drought warning in England amid 'nationally significant' water shortfall

England faces a drought warning as the fourth heatwave of summer grips the country

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3 w. ago Common prescription drug that can be fatal in UK heatwave if symptom goes ignored

As Brits brace themselves for the fourth heatwave of the summer, experts have issued a health warning for anyone taking a common prescription medication

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to 'not waste a drop' of water with heatwave set to grip UK

Wondering how you can conserve more water for your garden? An expert shares his top water-saving tips to help you keep your plants hydrated during the hot weather

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3 w. ago Fresh hosepipe ban warning as fourth heatwave set to grip UK

People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

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3 w. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office issues official heatwave verdict as UK hit with heat health warnings

Health warnings have been issued ahead of the fourth official heatwave of 2025

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last month Trump to appoint Fed governor and labour statistics chief this week

US president set to tighten grip on economic information and policymaking after controversial sacking of BLS official

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