15 h. ago Interactive map shows London's coolest places to relax as city boils in 33C heatwave

Temperatures have reached 33.4C in London in one of the hottest days of the year so far

Politics

17 h. ago Britain's ballooning benefits bill: Universal Credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

The capital, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the UK, has more than 364,000 people claiming benefits, a 2.8% rise in the past year

Economics

21 h. ago Drivers warned to remove four items from cars as UK heatwave hits 33C

The UK is set to be hit by a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in parts of the country - and drivers are being warned to take action

Events

2 d. ago UK set to bake in sunshine as mega 33C heatwave will hit Britain in hours

Temperatures across the UK are set to soar over the coming days as the country is about to be hit by its fourth heatwave of the summer - with some parts being hotter than Ibiza

Events

2 d. ago Weather map reveals where will hit 30C heat tomorrow as Britain braces for fourth heatwave of the year

Families across the country are getting ready to head to the beaches and parks to soak in the sun as temperatures look set to soar in many parts of the UK.

Society

3 d. ago UK heatwave forecasts mega 33C blast in HOURS with UK expected to be hotter than Ibiza

One weather map is predicting the UK could be hotter than Ibiza in just a few days' time, with temperatures of up to 33C possible across the entire country in a major heatwave blast

Politics

4 d. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

Politics

4 d. ago Summer's back on! Britain to sizzle in 33C heatwave next week  

Families are set to flock to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunshine with heatwave conditions expected to begin in southern areas of England on Sunday or Monday.

Politics

5 d. ago UK set to sizzle as temperatures soar to 33C with mini heatwave just days away

Weather maps show the UK is set to boil in a 33C heatwave in the coming days as a hot weather front from the continent is expected to sweep across the country

Politics

8 d. ago Exact dates sweltering 37C heatwave will follow 'danger to life' Storm Floris

A wave of searing heat is set to descend in the second half of August, bringing highs in the late 30s after Storm Florris batters the UK. Swathes of the country are set to bake in the sun in the coming days.

Events

3 w. ago UK weather: Maps turn scorching red as 31C forecast to hit Britain

The UK is set to be hit by another heatwave in just a few weeks' time, with weather maps showing a huge Iberian plume will blast 31C air across 12 cities and towns

Events

3 w. ago Is THIS Britain's strictest seaside council? Popular towns hit with 'unfair' clampdown after beach brawls... but locals say 'it's not our fault'

EXCLUSIVE: Locals at one of Britain's most popular seaside towns are furious at being slapped with an 'insane' and 'patronising' crackdown on swearing after a series of violent incidents.

Society

3 w. ago Prue Leith discusses GBBO exit rumours and reason for not returning to celebrity series

The Great British Bake Off is set to return to screens later this year and ahead of the new series, Prue Leith has opened up about her future on the baking show.

Politics

3 w. ago Celebrity Bake Off set to welcome familiar BBC legend as new Channel 4 judge

Channel 4's Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly set to welcome a new judge to the panel

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