51 m. ago Met Office forecast predicts which UK areas are set to reach 27C next week

Sunshine is set to grace the UK with temperatures reaching 26C in parts

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26 h. ago Met Office predicts temperatures set to be 10C hotter than average for this time of year

Temperatures are set to rise to 22C next week

Politics

4 d. ago The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial

The EU is expected to push for special youth visas at next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yesStrong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations of new European train routes – possibly including direct trains from London to Italy – can only add to the appeal of a potential rule change.There were more consequential impacts of Brexit than restrictions on travel. The disruption of trade, which is predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, is far more significant economically. Drug shortages continue to create risks to people’s health, and cause problems for doctors and pharmacists. Cancer research and trials have also been badly affected, according to a new report, because of the increased difficulty of attracting scientists and fundi...

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6 d. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador – live

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago JD Vance mocked for cringeworthy 'jerk' comment with Italian Prime Minister

Vice President JD Vance was in Rome on Friday and met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, during which he made a series of awkward and undiplomatic comments

Politics

6 d. ago Trump says US will ‘take a pass’ on Ukraine peace deal ‘if parties make it difficult’ – live

US president tells reporters he needs to see ‘enthusiasm’ from both sides to end the war in UkraineThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Trump says Maryland senator ‘looked like a fool’ in El Salvador while meeting Ábrego García as legal battles continue – live

Trump administration insists it cannot do anything to free Ábrego García; senator’s visit comes amid court battles over returning Maryland man to the USThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Met Office issues UK Good Friday warning for flooding and disruption as 'heavy' rain to hit

Downpours could cause major problems for people hoping to get away for the Easter bank holiday weekend

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8 d. ago Sunshine and showers forecast for Easter bank holiday weekend

A yellow warning for a ‘prolonged spell’ has been issued for Good Friday in south-west England by the Met Office.

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8 d. ago Where you can see Northern Lights in the UK tonight as red alert issued

The Met Office have predicted a sighting is "highly likely"

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9 d. ago Met Office predicts when warm weather will return as Easter weekend approaches

It appears there could be light at the end of the tunnel following a period of wet weather

Society

1 week ago Easter weather: Met Office gives outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for the week ahead, which includes an outlook for Easter weekend.

Society

1 week ago Mickey Rourke hinted at early Celebrity Big Brother exit before being axed

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke seemingly predicted his Celebrity Big Brother exit days before he officially left the ITV series less than a week after it got underway

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1 week ago US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullyingThe US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.US and Ukrainian officials met on Friday to discuss White House proposals for a minerals deal. Donald Trump wants Kyiv to hand over its natural resources as “payback” in return for weapons delivered by the previous Biden administration. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Met Office weather maps reveal the best day to take a trip during the Easter school holidays

There is one day that looks to be the warmest, and another that may require an umbrella

Society

2 w. ago London’s New Bond Street Is Hotter Than Ever for Europe’s Big Luxury Brands

London’s New Bond Street Is Hotter Than Ever for Europe’s Big Luxury Brands  WWD

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2 w. ago Sunshine to continue across the UK with London set to be hotter than Barcelona by the end of the week

Sunshine to continue across the UK with London set to be hotter than Barcelona by the end of the week  Yourweather.co.uk

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2 w. ago Sunseekers flock to parks, beaches and beauty spots as temperatures hit 18C after Britain's hottest day

Brits are set for another sunny week after the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far. The end of next week will see 19 and 20C temperatures across the country.

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2 w. ago Britain braced for travel chaos as Met Office makes 'warm' weather prediction

Schools finished for the holidays on Friday and the RAC expects 3.4million people to hit the roads each day - sunny conditions will remain into next week with the Met Office predicting above-average temperatures

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