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Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

09 July 2025

Highs of 26C to 28C can be expected in some of the hotter spots across central parts of the UK from Wednesday, according to the forecaster.


Gregg Wallace’s alleged behaviour ‘never been acceptable’, says watchdog chief

Gregg Wallace’s alleged behaviour ‘never been acceptable’, says watchdog chief

Gregg Wallace’s alleged behaviour ‘never been acceptable’, says watchdog chief

09 July 2025

Baroness Helena Kennedy made the comments after BBC News reported fresh claims of inappropriate behaviour by the 60-year-old from 50 more people.


Private firms issue record 14.4 million parking tickets in a year

Private firms issue record 14.4 million parking tickets in a year

Private firms issue record 14.4 million parking tickets in a year

09 July 2025

Motoring groups said the analysis demonstrates the ‘urgent’ need for the Government to reintroduce a code of practice for the sector.


Housebuilders vow to pay £100m after probe into information-sharing

Housebuilders vow to pay £100m after probe into information-sharing

Housebuilders vow to pay £100m after probe into information-sharing

09 July 2025

The CMA said the payment would be the largest it has ever secured through commitments from firms under investigation.


Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists

09 July 2025

Experts say their findings may help in the development of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.


Clyde the thistle man ‘rules himself out’ of 2026 Games mascot role

Clyde the thistle man ‘rules himself out’ of 2026 Games mascot role

Clyde the thistle man ‘rules himself out’ of 2026 Games mascot role

09 July 2025

Organisers have sought to end speculation that Clyde will sprout up around Glasgow once again.


Sewage spills and sea winds may send microplastics into coastal cities – study

Sewage spills and sea winds may send microplastics into coastal cities – study

Sewage spills and sea winds may send microplastics into coastal cities – study

09 July 2025

Scientists analysed existing records on two years of combined sewer overflows into Plymouth Sound.


Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

09 July 2025

Paul Edwards was 17 and studying for his A-levels when he was knocked off his motorbike, suffering multiple fractures.


Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

08 July 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Tuesday for the first state visit by an EU head of state since Brexit.


Tories call for action after more than 300 injured on A9 in four years

Tories call for action after more than 300 injured on A9 in four years

Tories call for action after more than 300 injured on A9 in four years

08 July 2025

The plan to dual the road between Perth and Inverness has been pushed back by the Scottish Government.


Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

08 July 2025

President Donald Trump has said he plans to start implementing tariffs on the US’s trade partners on July 9.


Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

08 July 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said walkouts would be a ‘disaster’ for patients.


Slavery victims cannot be ‘abandoned’ over loophole concerns, says Theresa May

Slavery victims cannot be ‘abandoned’ over loophole concerns, says Theresa May

Slavery victims cannot be ‘abandoned’ over loophole concerns, says Theresa May

08 July 2025

The peer spoke out after her own frontbench argued her bid to protect those who fall prey to trafficking could be exploited.


King speaks of UK and France’s deepening co-operation amid ‘profound challenges’

King speaks of UK and France’s deepening co-operation amid ‘profound challenges’

King speaks of UK and France’s deepening co-operation amid ‘profound challenges’

08 July 2025

Charles gave a speech marking President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to the UK.


Kate dazzles in dark red silk at state banquet return

Kate dazzles in dark red silk at state banquet return

Kate dazzles in dark red silk at state banquet return

08 July 2025

Windsor Castle welcomed Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in a glittering event also attended by Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John.


Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

08 July 2025

Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.


Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet

Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet

Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet

08 July 2025

The event was being hosted by the King at Windsor Castle.


Gregg Wallace: Timeline of misconduct review amid reports of MasterChef sacking

Gregg Wallace: Timeline of misconduct review amid reports of MasterChef sacking

Gregg Wallace: Timeline of misconduct review amid reports of MasterChef sacking

08 July 2025

Banijay, the production company for MasterChef, is conducting an external review into allegations of historical misconduct.


Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

08 July 2025

It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12.


New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

08 July 2025

The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons.


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