6 h. ago UK weather: Heath alerts continue as Met Office predicts weekend temperatures to hit 30C

Temperatures are expected to peak at around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday

Society

14 h. ago Met Office says 'please be aware' to Brits going camping or to beach this weekend

The weather agency has urged those planning outdoor events or activities in parts of England to 'be aware' of weather conditions

Society

17 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

Society

17 h. ago Heatwave causes surge in vehicle breakdowns because of hot tyres

The RAC said it received 10% more callouts between Monday and Thursday compared with the same period last week.

Politics

26 h. ago Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze

Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.

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30 h. ago Economic uncertainty blamed for ‘lacklustre’ retail performance last month

Analysts described the retail environment as ‘challenging’ amid inflation and increased employment costs.

Economics

33 h. ago Tropical Storm Erin: Met Office gives verdict on how UK weather will be impacted

Brits may have to pull out their rain coats and umbrellas later this month - despite being August - as a deadly storm over the Atlantic could have repercussions in the UK

Society

33 h. ago Met Office says Tropical Storm Erin to affect UK weather for last weeks of August

It looks to be an turbulent end to the summer for the UK

Society

37 h. ago Voices: What a cheek! The US is in no position to lecture us about free speech

An annual global human rights report from the US state department has declared that freedom of speech is under threat in the UK. The British are too polite to tell the Trump administration what we really think about that – but I’m not, writes Sean O’Grady

Politics

40 h. ago Record humidity across the world in 2024 as experts warn of rising health risk

Scientists warn the rise in hot and humid days puts communities under increasing risk from heat stress.

Events

41 h. ago Met Office tells Brits to get emergency kit ready in 11 'danger to life' areas

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for 11 areas and told people they might want to prepare an 'emergency' kit in case of flooding

Politics

41 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the country amid ongoing heatwave

Yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are in place until 10pm on Thursday.

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45 h. ago Scots households in 32 areas told to gather 'emergency kit' with 3 things now

The Met Office are urging those in areas to be affected by thunderstorms to prepare for flooding

Politics

45 h. ago Met Police officer who ‘took selfies at scene of sex attack’ faces sack

PC Max Haywood allegedly shared images and videos taken on his mobile phone with others in June last year

Events

47 h. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

Events

49 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued as Met Office urges Brits to prepare emergency kits

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow thunder warnings for thunderstorms this week, with the agency saying Brits might want to prepare for potential flooding as extreme weather arrives in the UK

Events

54 h. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

Events

56 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 38 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit with three items

Met Office weather forecasters have said thunderstorms could create intense flooding over a two day period in some parts of the UK this week, and Brits ought to be prepared

Politics

57 h. ago People urged to put bowl of water on windowsill as heatwave hits Wales

The Met Office has said the UK is set to be hit by a heatwave this week - but there is a cheap and easy way to keep your home cool as temperatures soar

Events

60 h. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society