2 h. ago Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summer’s third heatwave

Highs of 34C or more are possible in parts of the UK on Saturday as the summer’s third heatwave takes hold.

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2 h. ago Wimbledon finalist questions why tournament won’t close roof in heat

A semi-final was stopped twice in less than five minutes because of medical emergencies in the crowd.

Society

3 h. ago Scots to face scorching 32C weather tomorrow as heatwave intensifies

The Met Office's most recent heatwave update suggests conditions will be even hotter than previously forecast.

Society

6 h. ago Penguin chicks cool off during heatwave with dip in zoo’s pool

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have been making the most of the pool.

Society

6 h. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban and wildfire breaks out

Temperature hits 32C in London at 4pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

Events

6 h. ago Met Office issues verdict on when UK heatwave will end as temperatures reach 34C

Heat health warnings have been issued as temperatures climb across the UK

Society

8 h. ago Met officers cleared over death of homeless man who swallowed cocaine at Croydon police station

Mikias Tekeste, 30, deliberately concealed his actions that led to tragedy, gross misconduct panel finds

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9 h. ago Calls for Welsh Government to open 'cool hubs' in public spaces during heatwave

It comes as the Met Office has said temperatures could climb to 33°C in parts of Wales this weekend

Politics

9 h. ago Met Office warns parts of Wales will hit massive 33°C temperatures this weekend

Its chief meteorologist says that temperatures will 'build day on day'

Events

9 h. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban

Temperature hits 31C in London at 1pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

Events

10 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as a million homes in South East face hosepipe ban

South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18 as temperatures set to reach 32C in London

Events

10 h. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

Health authorities and emergency services have urged Scots to stay safe in the sun.

Events

10 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as capital to bake in 32C amid first UK hosepipe ban of year

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

Events

11 h. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

Society

12 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as first UK hosepipe ban of year comes into force

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

Events

15 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

17 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

19 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

Politics

20 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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24 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