2 h. ago Heatwave to reach 32C peak in London as first UK hosepipe ban of year comes into effect

Temperatures could reach 32C in London on Friday as a hosepipe ban comes into force in Yorkshire

Politics

5 h. ago Brits issued UK heatwave warning as red heat maps show 32C scorcher to melt entire country

The Met Office has issued a "moderate" wildfire risk warning and an "extreme" wildfire alert for parts of Scotland, and fire chiefs have issued a stark heatwave warning

Events

6 h. ago Met Office urges Brits to leave out one item for birds this week

With another heatwave on the way, experts have urged all homeowners to help out the wildlife in the scorching temperatures amid dehydration concerns, especially for birds

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7 h. ago Rubio in bind as he seeks to reassure Asia, even as region faces punishing Trump tariffs

Questions over US commitment to the region coupled with Trump’s tariff polices could be a boon to ChinaEven as they face among the most punitive tariffs globally, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has sought to reassure southeast Asian nations of Washington’s commitment to the region, saying countries there may get “better” trade deals than the rest of the world.In his first official visit to Asia, Rubio met foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Malaysia on Thursday, telling his counterparts the US has “no intention of abandoning” the region. His visit came days after president Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose severe tariffs across many southeast Asian countries if they did not strike deals by 1 August. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Exact time Met Office weather maps show heatwave will peak in Wales

We are in for a scorcher this weekend. This is where it will be hottest and when

Society

12 h. ago UK to roast in 34C heatwave for days on end as Met Office urges country to 'prepare'

The Met Office said the UK heatwave will see temperatures rise as high as 34C. But the RAC is warning there'll be a “very high” number of car breakdowns on the roads as the hot weather takes hold

Society

17 h. ago Met Office urge people to stay indoors for four hours this weekend during heatwave

There are many events taking place this weekend including Oasis in Manchester and Wireless festival in London

Society

17 h. ago Grenfell United accuses Government of ‘shameless betrayal’ over bans probe pause

The group said the Government ‘failed to do its basic due diligence’ in engaging with police and prosecutors before announcing its own investigation.

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19 h. ago Met Office weather maps show the places in Wales where temperatures will be above 30°C this weekend

The country can expect 'rather muggy nights'

Society

21 h. ago Brits told to 'take extra care' in UK heatwave as common medicines raise 'extreme sunburn risk'

The Met Office has warned of high UV levels as temperatures top 30C across the UK

Events

21 h. ago Country park wardens warn over barbecues as Scotland prepares for heatwave

The hot, dry weather comes as the Trnsmt music festival begins in Glasgow on Friday.

Events

22 h. ago Oasis at Manchester Heaton Park Met Office weather forecast for Friday

Temperatures are set to reach 28C on Friday (July 11) as Oasis make their grand return to Manchester Heaton Park

Society

22 h. ago Why is my hay fever so bad this year? Pollen count rises in latest heatwave

The Met Office’s pollen forecast predicts very high pollen counts for swaths of England, Wales and Scotland on Saturday

Politics

22 h. ago Yellow heat health alert extended to all of England as temperatures soar

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 30s from Thursday and into the weekend across parts of the UK.

Society

22 h. ago Buck Moon 2025: Met Office verdict on clear skies for July's low

July's full Moon rises tonight – and it's not one to miss

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25 h. ago Millions more face threat of hosepipe bans: Reservoirs run low as Britain swelters in 33C heatwave and experts issue health alerts for central and southern England

Thames Water, which supplies 16million people, said it would impose restrictions after 'ongoing dry weather and increased customer demand' unless the situation 'changes significantly'.

Events

28 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

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39 h. ago Met Office maps show temperatures nearly 10C higher than average during heatwave

A widespread and "longer lived" heatwave is heading to the UK by this weekend

Society

41 h. ago 'Hot weather alert' issued to anyone going to see Oasis at Heaton Park as people urged 'stay safe'

The Met Office has warned of extreme heat

Society

42 h. ago UK weather maps turn red as Met Office reveals where 'peak' of heatwave will hit

The Met Office has warned temperatures could climb to "10C above average" in the third UK heatwave of summer

Society