18 h. ago World's best lovers, revealed: Italians top the global league, while Brits lag behind

A new study has lifted the lid on which nation performs best in the bedroom - and it's bad news for Brits.

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38 h. ago Met Office issues 'red flag' warning to Brits visiting UK beaches this weekend

People planning trips to the seaside this weekend should take note of this warning

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40 h. ago Hay fever sufferers issued red ‘very high’ Met Office warning in ten UK areas this week

In addition to the ten "very high" warnings, 11 UK areas have been issued with amber "high" warnings

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59 h. ago Met Office weather maps reveal exactly when UK will reach 33C as another heatwave forecast

Due to the extreme temperatures forecast by the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert affecting six UK regions including East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and South East

Society

2 d. ago Households urged to avoid drying clothes on washing lines from Tuesday

The Met Office has issued a 'very high' pollen count warning for parts of the UK this week as the country is set for another heatwave, which will see temperatures soar to 30C in some areas

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3 d. ago London weather: Heavy rain drenches capital before third summer heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London

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4 d. ago Weather: London to be hit by thunderstorms ahead of possible third heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London

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5 d. ago Met Office issues THUNDERSTORM warning as maps reveal areas facing lightning and floods

It is likely that thunderstorms will cause widespread travel disruption with the Met Office saying there is 'a good chance driving conditions will be affected.'

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5 d. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 3 regions face lightning and floods

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6 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as 'very warm' temperatures to return to UK

Temperatures could reach up to 30C next week

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6 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas to 'pack emergency flood kit' for 33 hours of rain

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for a large part of Scotland, where a large amount of rain could lead to flooding and dangerous travel conditions this weekend

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7 d. ago Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office into cooler weekend

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of Scotland

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8 d. ago Met Office issues UV warning as levels reach ‘high’ and ‘very high’ this week including Greater Manchester

It comes after the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far

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8 d. ago Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office as heatwave finally ends

Thunderstorms are expected in Scotland and north-east England on Wednesday

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9 d. ago Key signs you're unknowingly suffering from heatstroke according to an expert

With temperatures set to reach as high as 35 degrees in some areas of the UK this week, the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued amber heat-health alerts

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1 week ago Met Office issues amber alert due to 'extreme' temperatures and health risks

Met Office issues amber alert due to 'extreme' temperatures and health risks  Harrow Times

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1 week ago DWP state pension payments to plummet as Brits born before 1959 set for 'bad news'

The DWP has issued a warning to those over the age of 66. Additional 420,000 pensioners are set to pay income tax this year, it has been warned

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged not to drink coffee today for important reason

The Met Office has issued an amber heat alert for parts of the UK as temperatures are expected to reach 34C in southern England. The hot weather could make it difficult for Brits to get a good night's sleep

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1 week ago Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England.

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1 week ago Met Office issues update on when heatwave will peak next week

For Wales to have a heatwave, it has to be 25°C for three days in a row and the Met Office has given an update on how hot it will get

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