London braces for 34C heatwave after hottest day of year recorded The thermometer is expected to move even higher, with 34C expected on Friday. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022
Temperature exceeds 29C as UK records hottest day of the year The thermometer is expected to move even higher, with 34C expected on Friday. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove The Communities Secretary said the Government and the Bank of England needed to ‘squeeze’ inflation out of the economy. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze Homeowners on variable mortgage rates will feel the immediate impact of rate rises, but rates on new fixed-rate mortgage deals are also on the rise. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat Forecasters expect 29C temperatures in London on Thursday, surpassing the 28.2C recorded on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Concern over A&E pressures, but no new money for the NHS – Javid The head of the NHS in England Amanda Pritchard said that A&Es were facing winter pressures in the summer. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Hot spell to build to a ‘crescendo’ on Friday The warm flow of weather is coming from Spain and Portugal. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Two-thirds who isolated in pandemic ‘think self-isolation should still be law’ A third of people think current government advice is insufficient. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Scottish Government planning indyref2 for October 2023, Angus Robertson says The Constitution Secretary denied suggestions the timetable for a second independence ballot was unrealistic. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Johnson attacks lawyers as last-ditch legal hearings take place over Rwanda plan The Prime Minister said lawyers were very good at ‘picking up ways of trying to stop the Government’. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
UKHSA and Met Office issue Level 2 heat-health alert ahead of hot weather The forecaster said a level 2 heat-health alert has been issued for a large part of southern and central England. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Covid-19 weekly deaths continue to fall as bank holidays affect registrations It is too soon to see any impact of the recent slight rise in infections. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Sunbathers warned against ‘overdoing it’ as temperatures tipped to hit 34C Very high UV levels are expected across parts of the South East between Wednesday and Saturday. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Two disabled people dead and third person critical after lake tragedy Police recovered the bodies after a motorboat overturned near Okehampton in Devon. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 UK’s tax burden: What do the figures show? The burden is set to rise to its highest level since 1949/50.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Johnson warns of ‘wage-price spiral’ if pay packets rise with inflation The Prime Minister set out plans to extend the right to buy to housing association tenants in a speech as he tried to get his premiership on track.
Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022 What is Right to Buy? The Government’s newly extended home ownership scheme explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to extend the Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall to lowest level since July 2021 The figures confirm deaths are now on a clear downwards trend.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Johnson to set out housing plans in effort to rebuild his leadership Boris Johnson will deliver a major speech in an attempt to reset his premiership after the bruising confidence vote.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Johnson says ‘fundamental instinct’ is to cut taxes and costs after Tory revolt Boris Johnson urged ministers to cut government costs and promised lower taxes to boost the economy as he sought to repair his battered leadership.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Tory MSP says result of Johnson confidence vote leaves ‘dark shadow’ over party Stephen Kerr said the ‘damaged’ Prime Minister now needed to reflect on the outcome.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Neco Williams compares Wales World Cup qualification to being ‘kid at Christmas’ Covid-19, Belarus switch and Ukraine final delay were all obstacles in World Cup campaign
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 British public believe MPs should vote to remove Boris Johnson – polls Polls by YouGov, Savanta ComRes and Conservative Home suggest that most people want Boris Johnson to be voted out.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Johnson hints at tax cuts and warns against infighting as Tories decide his fate Tory MPs are taking part in a confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s leadership as he battles to save his position.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Johnson pleads for support from Tory MPs ahead of confidence vote The Prime Minister highlighted his electoral success and warned that ‘fratricidal debate’ about the Tory party’s future could open the door to Labour.