Warning over ‘ferocious heat’ as temperatures set to soar London is predicted to hit 40C on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022
Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022
Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch will face off in Sunday’s second debate. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022
Rishi Sunak targets scrapping EU laws in fresh pitch to Brexiteers His latest intervention comes as the remaining five contenders still in the contest are preparing for the second televised debate. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
31C predicted across parts of England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Alessia Russo eyes more improvement despite England dominance at Euro 2022 The Lionesses reached the knockout stages without conceding a goal while scoring 14 in Group A The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave Temperatures are predicted to climb over the weekend and into next week, the Met Office has said. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
England stay perfect as Austria join Lionesses in Euro 2022 quarter-finals The Lionesses were comfortable winners against Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Mordaunt under attack from Tory rivals in TV clash The international trade minister came under fire over tax plans and her record on transgender issues in first televised debate. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Mordaunt clashes with rivals on trans issues in Tory leadership TV debate Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch accused Ms Mordaunt of backing self-identification. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Millions braced for record-breaking heat as ‘national emergency’ threatens disruption in England Level four warning is in force across England for Monday and Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
London heatwave: Schools are ‘not being told to close’, says Government Temperatures in London are predicted to reach 41C on Monday Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022
40C-plus temperatures a ‘wake-up call on climate change’, says expert The Met Office is predicting predicting a 50% chance of temperatures reaching 40C somewhere in the UK early next week Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022
Heatwave: Passengers warned not to travel by train unless ‘absolutely necessary’ Operators have said customers should avoid travelling on Monday and Tuesday, while the RAC is expecting a 20% increase in vehicle breakdowns. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 What are the five heat levels and what happens when they are triggered? Everything you need to know about the five categories
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 How to keep your children and pets safe in a heatwave – everything you need to know Britain continues to swelter amid a record-breaking summer
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 High temperatures a ‘wake-up call on climate change’ The Met Office has issued its first red warning for extreme heat.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 Met Office warns lives could be at risk with all-time record temperatures likely The UK’s record temperature is 38.7C, recorded in Cambridge in 2019.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 Mordaunt accuses Tory rivals of trying to block her from reaching final two The Foreign Secretary is bidding to consolidate and increase support from the right of the Tory party in the face of a surge by Penny Mordaunt.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Tory leadership: Truss gains right-wing votes as Sunak and Mordaunt are on top Suella Braverman is to throw her support behind the Foreign Secretary after being eliminated from the race to replace Boris Johnson.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Rise in Covid-19 hospital patients in England ‘slowing down’ The current wave could peak below levels reached earlier in the year.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 NHS facing ‘surge’ in demand as UK braced for ‘exceptional’ heat next week An amber extreme heat warning is in place for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 Covid: Hospital staff absences due to virus are highest for nearly three months Staff absences from all types of sickness have risen to 6% of the total workforce
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Hospital staff absences due to Covid-19 highest for nearly three months Staff absences from all types of sickness have risen to 6% of the total workforce.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Votes being counted in second round of Tory leadership contest Rishi Sunak topped the voting in the first round of the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.