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More babies born out of wedlock or civil partnerships ‘for first time on record’

There were 624,828 live births registered in England and Wales in 2021, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

What are the five heatwave alert levels and what happens when they are triggered?

Everything you need to know about the five categories

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak would target Whitehall savings to fund cost-of-living winter help

The former chancellor announced the approach as his leadership rival Liz Truss maintained she is committed to helping struggling families.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Sunak and Truss in new clash over cost-of-living crisis

Former chancellor said his rival’s plans for tax cuts are a ‘big bung’ for large businesses and the better off.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Andrew Bailey denies Bank was too slow to act over soaring inflation

The Governor of the Bank of England warned that earlier interest rate rises could have brought forward a recession.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Hosepipe ban to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Months of little rainfall, combined with record-breaking temperature in July, have left rivers at exceptionally low levels

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Half of British public say Tories don’t deserve re-election – poll

But many people are not convinced that Labour is ready for office.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

£50-a-month jump in average tracker mortgage costs following rate rise

The increase adds up to more than £600 extra in mortgage costs over the course of a year.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022