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UK Heatwave Gives Way to Rain as Britain Faces Most Changeable Weather in Weeks

The UK is set for a major change in weather this week, with rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms replacing the recent heatwave. Forecasters say a southward moving jet stream will bring low pressure across the country, causing temperatures to fall and conditions to become increasingly unsettled. It is expected to be the UK's most changeable spell of weather since June. Rain is expected to spread across the country, with […]

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UK Government Temporarily Bans Disposable Barbecues Amid Wildfire Crisis

The UK government has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues as extreme heat and drought continue to fuel dangerous wildfires across the country. The government said the single use grills have been responsible for a number of serious wildfires this summer and now pose a “significant risk” to the public and environment. Retailers have been told that disposable barbecues should not be supplied either in shops […]

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Parliamentary Investigation Into Farage Resumes Hours After Clacton Victory

A parliamentary investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resumed just hours after he won back his Clacton seat in a by election he triggered himself. Farage secured 22,239 votes, defeating satirical candidate Count Binface, who finished second with 9,455 votes. The election was boycotted by the UK's major political parties, leaving Farage facing 33 other candidates. The investigation concerns a £5m gift Farage received from cryptocurrency businessman Christopher […]

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Burnham Chairs Emergency COBRA Meeting as UK Heatwave Fuels Wildfires

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is chairing an emergency COBRA meeting as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach 38C on Thursday. Ministers, officials and representatives from the Environment Agency, Defra, Home Office and Department of Health are meeting to discuss the impact of extreme heat, drought, wildfires and pressure on public services. It is Burnham's first COBRA meeting since becoming prime minister. The […]

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Burnham Vows to Tackle ‘Injustice’ of Indefinite Prison Terms as IPP Reform Gains Fresh Hope

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to address what he described as the “long running injustice” faced by prisoners serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, as the government looks for new ways to ease overcrowding in England’s prisons. Burnham said he was increasingly confident that a package of measures being considered by the government could reduce the number of prisoners who need to be released early under the controversial […]

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Record 230 Migrants Cross English Channel in Single MegaDinghy

A Record 230 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in a single inflatable boat on Monday, marking the largest number of people ever reported to have made the journey aboard one vessel. The so called “mega dinghy” left the French coast overnight and arrived in Dover in the early hours of Monday. The crossing surpassed the previous record of 165 people, set in July. The vessel, which was […]

today10 August 2026 12

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Farage Says Attack on His Home May Be Linked to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said an incident at his home last year is “directly linked” to the investigation into the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, after counter terrorism police reopened an inquiry into the incident. Police have revisited the case involving an alleged attempted attack at a property linked to Farage in April 2025, after investigators identified a potential connection to their ongoing inquiry into Widdecombe’s death. […]

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UK Brings Forward Ban on ‘Subscription Traps’ by Three Months

The UK government has brought forward a planned ban on “subscription traps”, meaning consumers will soon find it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions and avoid being charged for services they no longer use. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the change as part of a wider package of measures aimed at easing the cost of living and strengthening consumer protections. The government had previously planned to introduce the new rules later, […]

today10 August 2026 13

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More Parts of England Set for Drought Declaration as Heat Health Alerts Rise

More parts of England are expected to be officially declared in drought as the country faces worsening water shortages following prolonged periods of extreme heat and exceptionally dry weather. The Environment Agency is preparing to extend drought measures to additional areas as rivers, reservoirs and groundwater supplies come under increasing pressure. Several parts of England have already experienced significantly below-average rainfall, with the dry conditions raising concerns over water availability […]

today10 August 2026 12

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