17 h. ago Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave

Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warningsEurope live – latest updatesA vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in Spain and placed almost the entirety of mainland France under alert.Extreme heat, made stronger by fossil fuel pollution, has for several days scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece as southern Europe endures its first major heatwave of the summer. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago 'Severe' warning for anyone going to Greece, Spain, Portugal or Italy

Some areas are introducing a ban while others have issued their highest level of alert

Events

41 h. ago Do YOU want to retire in the sun? The top spots that will slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

Economics

43 h. ago Where YOU can retire to a place in the sun and slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

Economics

2 w. ago Octopus explosion in British waters is earning our fishermen £150K

A massive influx of Mediterranean octopus in British waters has meant some fishing crews are majorly cashing in, with most of what they catch being sent back to Spain, Portugal and Italy

Economics

2 w. ago 4 key passport checks Brits need to do before Spain, France and Greece holidays

Brits heading on holidays to hotspots in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Italy and other European hotspots need to make 4 key checks now ahead of summer

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