32 h. ago Met Office verdict on UK heatwave this weekend as temperatures to climb to 34C

A second amber heat health alert in two weeks is set to come into force today

Society

33 h. ago Major UK retailer to sack 150 staff as bosses talk of 'difficult decisions'

The news of sackings comes days after bosses at the dominant high street brand demanded all office-based staff return to their desks for a minimum of four days a week

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55 h. ago Met Office verdict on heatwave in Greater Manchester as UK temperatures soar

Another heatwave could be on the way for parts of the UK – but the Met Office forecasts big temperature differences depending on where you are

Society

3 d. ago Met Office verdict on cause of UK heatwave as US and Europe swelter in 40C temperatures

Conditions are set to become "hotter and more humid" as the UK braces for its second heatwave of June

Society

4 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as temperatures set to return to 30C following days of heavy rain

There could be another heatwave on the horizon, according to the Met Office

Society

4 d. ago Coronation Street’s Claire Peacock ‘returns’ after 14 years but fans all say same thing

Coronation Street fans were left thinking that a fan favourite legend had made a shock return to the cobbles this week, after spotting a party-goer who looked just like her

Politics

5 d. ago Campaign launched to bring only Turner oil painting of Bristol back to city

The one-week campaign, named Bring Turner Home, aims to return the piece to the city.

Politics

5 d. ago Reform unveils plan to top up poorest workers from £250,000 fee on rich UK newcomers

Nigel Farage will outline Britannia Card policy that could give the low paid £600 to £1,000 extra a yearReform UK are to offer wealthy foreigners and returning British expats a bespoke tax regime in exchange for a one-off payment of £250,000 with all funds collected redistributed to Britain’s lowest-paid workers, the party claims,.The proposal, dubbed the Britannia Card, is due to be unveiled by party leader Nigel Farage later this week. It promises a 10-year residence permit and a return to the controversial “remittance basis” of taxation, allowing cardholders to shield overseas income from UK tax and avoid inheritance tax entirely. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Tyson Fury branded 'biggest cheater in boxer' in scathing attack

An ex-rival of the former two-time heavyweight champion was quick to slam the Brit ahead of his return to the boxing ring next week

Events

9 d. ago New setback for CalMac ferry as repairs could take 'significantly longer'

Return to service date next week scrapped

Politics

9 d. ago Met Office verdict on why UK is so hot as temperatures set to hit 34C

The Met Office has revealed the surprising reason behind the UK's heatwave this week

Events

9 d. ago Michelle Ryan reveals 'cover name' she used to keep EastEnders return under wraps

The Zoe Slater return at the beginning of the week stunned soap fans around the UK

Politics

9 d. ago EastEnders Zoe Slater's love interest 'revealed' but it’s bad news for Stacey

EastEnders fans are convinced they have worked out Zoe Slater's love interest after the Xmas star made a surprise return to the BBC soap earlier this week

Politics

1 week ago Met Office verdict on how long hot weather is set to last as UK heatwave looms

Temperatures are set to soar to above 30C this week – but is the summer weather here to stay?

Society

1 week ago Deontay Wilder sends cryptic 'betrayal' message ahead of return

The 'Bronze Bomber' has not fought since losing to Zhilei Zhang but is set to make a return to action next week despite facing calls to retire

Politics

1 week ago 5 Celtic words texted by Kieran Tierney that have utterly convinced former teammate of one thing

Tierney was finally paraded by the Hoops last week after completing a sensational return from Arsenal

Politics

1 week ago Met Office verdict on when UK heatwave will 'peak' at 33C as heat

The weather agency has issued its verdict on whether June temperature records could be broken this week

Society

1 week ago Jake Paul reveals exactly how much weight he must lose ahead of Julio Cesar Chavez fight

The 'Problem Child' makes his return to boxing next week - and with his fight against Cesar Chavez Jr looming - the American has revealed how much weight he has to lose

Politics

1 week ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as UK temperatures set to hit 30C within days

A heatwave could be on its way, according to the Met Office

Society

2 w. ago Zoe Slater's EastEnders return 'sealed' for next week as fans 'solve' soap's latest clue

EastEnders are dropping even more hints about Monday's big episode - and their latest video has fans convinced they've solved the 'blink and you'll miss it' clue

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