Jeremy Hunt backs Rishi Sunak after elimination from Tory leadership race Tory MPs vote for a second time on Thursday to remove the least popular candidate. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest It is expected that the field of candidates will be whittled down to two in time for the start of MPs’ summer holidays. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Public still ‘unfamiliar’ with most Tory leadership candidates – poll An Ipsos survey found some candidates were barely more well known than a fake MP created by the pollster. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
UK faces soaring temperatures and ‘tropical nights’ as heat warning extended Met Office now has an amber warning in place from Sunday to Tuesday for extreme heat. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Super Buck Moon set to be visible tonight - when to see it The biggest and brightest full moon of the year – known as the Buck Moon – will be visible across the UK on Wednesday night. Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022
Penny Mordaunt: I would be the Tory leader Labour fear the most The trade minister launched her pitch to be the next prime minister by assuring Conservative MPs she is best placed to keep them their seats. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Bigger and brighter supermoon to delight stargazers across the UK July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
UK grapples with heatwave as Met Office warns hotter temperatures to come Extreme heat set to peak on Monday with temperatures in excess of 35C in south-eastern areas of UK. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Heads say rising pupil absence is ‘extremely concerning’ Teachers say absence rates are a ‘wake-up call’ in terms of how much disruption may occur in the winter. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Sunak and Truss win split Cabinet backing, as Patel rules out bid for No 10 Tory MPs were racing to win the support of their colleagues before the deadline for nominations to progress in the leadership battle. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
What could be the impacts of possible tax cuts? Conservative leadership contenders have made various promises around tax cuts. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
UK braced for more sweltering temperatures as Met Office extends heat warning Households are being urged to save water after months of dry weather in some areas. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
How to look after your wellbeing as heatwave continues Forecasters have said there is a 30% chance that Sunday could be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Sunak hits out at ‘not credible’ tax cut offers, as Johnson loyalists oppose him The former chancellor said he would only cut taxes ‘once we’ve gripped inflation’. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022 Met Office extends extreme heat danger to life weather warning The amber alert will now last into next week
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 I can break SNP’s ‘yellow wall’ claims PM candidate Mordaunt The winner of the Tory leadership contest will be announced on September 5.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP The Transport Secretary’s Tory rival Rishi Sunak is preparing to launch his bid for No 10 with a pledge to cut taxes.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Amber warning issued amid 30% chance Sunday will be UK’s hottest day The rare warning states there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness due to the scorching temperatures.
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022 Tory leadership contest rules revealed as Rishi Sunak to launch campaign to replace Boris Johnson A candidate will need the support of 20 MPs - potentially making it harder for some of the less well-known contenders to make it onto the ballot paper
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Hottest day of year recorded in Wales as England falls just short Wales recorded its hottest day of the year so on Monday, with a top temperature of 28.7C in Cardiff – while England saw a high of 32C in London.
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022 Covid: Number of patients in England testing positive for virus nears previous peak Health experts have warned the figures are likely to carry on rising throughout July
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday A “Super Buck Moon” is expected to appear bigger in the sky and up to 30% brighter on Wednesday night.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Number of patients in England testing positive for Covid nears previous peak Health experts have warned the figures are likely to carry on rising throughout July.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Tories row over ‘fantasy tax cuts’, as Javid strikes out at ‘poisonous’ battle Conservatives vying to replace Boris Johnson have engaged in a bidding war of proposals to win support.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Tory contenders to succeed Boris Johnson warned against ‘unfunded tax cuts’ The hopefuls to be next prime minister appeared to be in a bidding war as they tried to win the backing of Conservative MPs.