Storm warning after wettest week in England for seven months Three regions of the country saw more than 35mm of rain between August 27 and September 2. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
Starmer ‘rolling up sleeves to deliver change’ as MPs return to Westminster Sir Keir Starmer said the Government was on a ‘drive to deliver national renewal’. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
House sales ticked higher in July as activity rebounded further HMRC said there were 95,580 property sales last month, reflecting a 4% increase against the same month last year. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Get your children the chickenpox jab to stop the anti-vaxxers, minister tells parents ahead of NHS rollout The vaccine, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Minister urges take-up of chickenpox jab to defeat vaccine conspiracy theorists The vaccine, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January. Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025
Pothole-related breakdowns jumped 9% between April and June Breakdown rescue company the RAC said it received 9% more call-outs likely caused by poor road surfaces in that period compared with a year earlier. Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025
Asylum hotel protests continue as Cooper sets out plan to clear appeals backlog The Home Secretary wants to give a new adjudication panel the power to decide asylum appeals to speed up the process. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
New laws to reduce use of short prison sentences expected within weeks Courts will be given greater powers to attach conditions to non-custodial sentences. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
Criminals to face being banned from pubs under new sentencing powers Courts will be given greater freedom to ban offenders from activities including going to sports matches or concerts. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Government promises asylum appeals overhaul as hotel protests continue Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels. Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025
Inflation live: UK rate rises to 19-month high due to food prices and air fares, ONS says New figures reveal highest rate of inflation since January 2024 The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
‘Chronic’ under-performance of boys at GCSE should be treated as major issue Pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their exam results on Thursday next week. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
Record A-level results but concerns raised about ‘entrenched’ regional divides The number of applicants accepted on to UK degree courses has risen to a record high this year, Ucas figures show. Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025
Rising pothole damage linked to high temperatures The AA said it received 50,091 UK callouts in July caused by poor road surfaces, up 2.1% compared with the same month last year. The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025 Parts of UK brace for fourth heatwave of summer Much of England and Wales will be warmer than 30C on Monday and temperatures are expected to be higher on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025 UK braced for fourth heatwave of summer with temperatures to peak at 34C The heatwave will peak on Tuesday and it will remain hot throughout the week
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean? Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 Chancellor warned ‘tax rises needed to fill £51bn black hole in public finances’ Niesr said Rachel Reeves is facing an ‘impossible trilemma’ and will likely need to resort to tax rises in the autumn budget.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Chancellor ‘must raise taxes to help plug £40bn-plus gap to meet fiscal rule’ Rachel Reeves is set for a £41.2 billion shortfall on her ‘stability rule’, he National Institute of Economic and Social Research said.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025 Rachel Reeves faces 'impossible trilemma' and must raise taxes in the autumn budget, economists warn Rachel Reeves must raise taxes or cut spending in the autumn budget to plug a £41billion budget black hole, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research says
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025 Storm Floris to cause disruption into Tuesday in Scotland, Network Rail says The railway operator said it would work ‘tirelessly’ to remove debris from train tracks.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Hotel protests must not be used to ‘have a pop at the police’ – minister ‘Anger doesn’t get you anywhere,’ Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle said.
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025 Storm Floris to cause travel disruption as wind warnings upgraded The weather could disrupt road, rail, air and ferry services, and close bridges.