2 h. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

Politics

26 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

61 h. ago UK heatwave: Weather maps show exact date temperatures will peak in 34C scorcher

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the coming days as weather forecasters say an official heatwave could be declared in some parts of the UK as soon as tomorrow

Society

3 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

3 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

4 d. ago UK weather maps show 6 days in August when 30C scorcher to hit 23 counties

Weather maps have shown that several counties could expect 30C + temperatures as early as next week, with the Met Office saying that "a spell of hot weather is looking increasingly likely

Events

1 week ago UK weather maps turn dark RED as heatwave could see temperatures soar to 37C

Another heatwave is on the way, according to new weather maps, with the mercury set to soar to a scorching 37C in parts of the country after a wet start to August

Society

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 Thunderstorms give way to scorching heat on exact date as weather maps turn red

Parts of the UK could soon be hit with another wave of hot weather in just a few days time - forecasters have shared which day could see temperature peak at 28C

Society