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Temperatures Set To Peak On Saturday As Country Bakes In Summers Third Heatwave
The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK..
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Blair Dies Aged 72
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72..
Two Elderly Residents Dead After Stolen Car Crashed Into Sunderland Care Home
Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said..
The Thistle A Win Or A Waste
It’s been six months since Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room – known as The Thistle – opened its doors in the East End. .
Amber Heat Health Alerts And Hosepipe Bans Across Parts Of England Amid Heatwave
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer..
Blow To Chancellor As UK Economy Shrank Unexpectedly In May
The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May, marking the second month in a row of falling output and heaping further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves..
France Migrant Return Scheme Numbers Not Fixed Says Home Secretary
Yvette Cooper has declined to say how many migrants would be returned under a new deal with France aimed at stopping small boat crossings in the Channel..
Workers Still Struggling To Make Ends Meet Research Suggests
Workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research..
Exercising Throughout Adulthood Lowers Risk Of Early Death By Up To 40
Exercising throughout adulthood slashes the risk of early death by 30% to 40% – but any activity is better than none, a study has found..
RAFs Most Advanced Jet A Disappointing Return On 11 Billion Cost
The £71 billion programme for Britain’s most advanced warplane has been hit by delays, shortages of equipment and a lack of pilots and engineers.
Almost 17m Children In Households Caught Up In Two Child Benefit Cap
Campaigners have made renewed calls to scrap the two-child benefit limit after the latest figures showed the number of children in affected households is approaching 1.7 million across Great Britain..
School Suspensions And Exclusions In England Reach Record High
Suspensions and exclusions from schools in England have risen to a record high for recent times, Government figures show..