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Will a sixth heatwave hit the UK this summer? Here’s the forecast

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The Independent UK

1990s hitmaker reveals she ‘ran out of money’ and was living in a basement after career pressures

Natalie Imbruglia admits she had a tough time when she first moved to the UK

The Independent UK

Will we get another heatwave this summer? Here’s what we know

Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began

The Independent UK

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To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps

The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing…

The Conversation

UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak

Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham's influencer act hasn't won over voters in Scotland

ANDY Burnham has embraced social media influencer culture at the beginning of his premiership, but that hasn’t translated into trust.

The National (Scotland)

Bulletin PM briefing: UK bans disposable barbecues due to fire risk

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The Independent UK

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Record for UK’s hottest day broken yet again as temperatures hit 38.1C

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The Independent UK

UK has hottest day of year so far as temperatures hit 38.1C

The new provisional reading at Kew Gardens, London, makes Thursday the fifth hottest day on record for the country.

The Independent UK

Spotify reveals the most popular songs played during solar eclipse

Millions turned their eyes to the skies for the best solar eclipse since the turn of the century

The Independent UK

High infant formula milk prices are putting babies at risk

We have all seen an increase in the cost of our food shop over the last few years. In March 2023, food price inflation in the UK hit a record peak of 19.1%. But price rises for infant formula milk have been steeper still.

The Conversation

Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying

The Guardian - UK

Songs about eclipses surged in popularity as nation looked to the skies – data

Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse Of The Heart saw the biggest overall jump in streams, five weeks after the star’s death.

Evening Standard

UK heat record broken as temperatures continue to surge

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A Film So Controversial, It Was Banned In UK For 24 Years, But It’s Getting Re-Released in October

A movie so shocking that it was banned in 20 countries immediately after its premiere is returning to the big screen 51 years after its first release. The film drew sharp criticism because of its extremely gory scenes, but experts praise it as a true critique of human nature. Read…

The Guardian - UK

Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores

Vengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survival

The Independent UK

Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on most wanted list for fighting in Ukraine war

Conor Kennedy said he was ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine after signing up to fight in 2022. Four years later he has been accused of acting as a mercenary by a Russian court

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I’ve found the best Google Pixel 11 pre-order deals in the UK

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The National (Scotland)

Scots give verdict on Andy Burnham and Number 10 North in new poll

THE majority of Scots do not trust Andy Burnham to work in Scotland's best interests while most believe Number 10 North is "just a…

The Conversation

Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people – this is what needs to change

We have experienced several heatwaves in the UK this summer – workers suffering from heat stress is among the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave here. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rashes and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.

The Economic Times

UK police identify Indian student, pilot as victims of two-seater aircraft crash

Police identified Vamshi Mandala and Dylan Patel as victims of a fatal crash. The two men were on a short flying experience flight when the incident occurred. Authorities completed a complex identification process using forensic methods. Investigations are ongoing with the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. Police appeal for dash-cam and…

The Independent UK

Temu wins High Court copyright battle against fast fashion rival Shein

Shein UK claimed that photographs of its products taken by employees were also used on Temu

The Independent UK

Thunderstorm warning issued as temperatures exceed 36C

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The Times of India

Meet Carmela Chillery-Watson, the UK girl who began fundraising after a rare diagnosis at 4 and became the youngest person ever awarded an MBE at 11

Carmela Chillery-Watson became the youngest MBE recipient at eleven years old. She received the honour for her extensive fundraising and awareness work. This recognition celebrated her dedication to Muscular Dystrophy UK and the disabled community. Carmela's journey began after her diagnosis with a rare muscle-wasting condition at age four. Her…

The Independent UK

Motoring boss warns UK roads under strain amid scorching heat

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