13 h. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

Society

26 h. ago Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

Politics

28 h. ago People urged to stay away as moorland fire rages above Dovestone Reservoir

It's the latest in a series of moorland fire following a period of dry and sunny weather

Events

33 h. ago High red pollen alerts issued for Wales as dry weather set to continue

A number of very high pollen warnings have been issued by the Met Office for this week

Events

38 h. ago Lewis Ferguson up for Napoli transfer as agent drops Bologna bombshell on eve of Serie A showdown

The 25-year-old is preparing to face his Scotland team-mates Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour on Monday

Events

62 h. ago Warm, dry weather set to stay for whole of next week across UK

Settled conditions will lead to above-average temperatures this and next weekend, the Met Office said.

Events

3 d. ago Warm and dry weather to continue but with temperatures below 23C highs

Friday was the hottest day of the year so far with 23.7C registered in Hampshire.

Events

3 d. ago Wildlife ‘could take five years to recover’ from heathland fires

Firefighters fought blazes across Dorset and Scotland amid dry weather this week.

Events

3 d. ago Britain enjoys warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 24C in conditions closer to an average day in July amid ongoing wildfires risk

Sun-seekers headed to parks to make the most of the dry and bright weather especially in England which the Met Office said was closer to a typical day in July.

Events

3 d. ago Scotland facing 'water scarcity' after dry weather as SEPA urges businesses to take action

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses being urged to take action now to manage their water use.

Transport

3 d. ago Sepa warns of early signs of water scarcity as dry spell continues

Environment watchdog warns businesses to take action to manage their usage

Events

3 d. ago Fire chief claims devastating wildfire was 'probably started deliberately' after blaze tears through beauty spot

The blaze, at Upton Heath, Poole, in Dorset, which has now been extinguished, burnt through the equivalent of '40 Twickenham Rugby pitches side by side' on Wednesday.

Events

3 d. ago Britain set for warmest day of the year so far as temperatures reach 24C with parts of UK hotter than Ibiza as wildfires break out amid barbecue warning

Much of the UK will be dry and sunny throughout today, with the Met Office expecting the weather in central England to be closer to typical conditions in July as temperatures soar to 24C (75F).

Events

3 d. ago Asian markets drop further as IMF warns Trump tariffs ‘a significant risk’ to global economy – business live

Kristolina Georgieva warns against retaliation to US levies while US president insists ‘markets will boom’ after sweeping tariff announcementFull report: Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall StreetAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsSenior senators introduced new bipartisan legislation on Thursday seeking to claw back some of Congress’s power over tariffs after Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new import taxes and rattled the global economy with sweeping new import taxes.The Trade Review Act of 2025, co-sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley, a top Republican lawmaker from Iowa, a state heavily reliant on farm exports, and Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, whose state shares a border with Canada, would require the president to notify Congress of new tariffs, and provide a justification for the action and an analysis on the potential impact on US businesses and consumers. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Financial Ombudsman Service ‘increasing capacity’ to resolve 20% more cases

The organisation said it was taking action to ensure businesses and consumers received a faster, more effective dispute resolution service.

Politics

4 d. ago Videos show fire raging across Dorset as UK warned of ‘extreme risk’

This video shows just one of the wildfires the emergency services across the UK are tackling as warm, dry weather creates an "extreme" risk.

Events

4 d. ago Thousands of British jobs at risk from Trump's trade war... but EU is hit even harder as PM warns of 'economic impact' and furious Brussels vows to retaliate

The PM admitted pain is looming as he met business leaders in Downing Street to take stock of the US action.

Events

4 d. ago Huge blaze hits UK nature reserve as dry weather prompts major wildfire fears

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue are investigating the cause of the flame

Events

4 d. ago British jobs at risk from Trump's trade war: PM warns of 'economic impact' from 'limited' 10% tariff on UK with cars, steel, pharma and fashion firms facing pain as stock markets slide

The PM admitted pain is looming as he met business leaders in Downing Street to take stock of the US action.

Economics

5 d. ago Best waterproof trousers to keep you dry on hikes in any weather, tried and tested

Rainy day options are in the bag

Politics