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Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave. Another record tumbled on Thursday when the UK recorded its eighth day at or above 34C in a calendar year, breaking the previous high of seven days set in the summer of 1976 and in 2020. Officials said the risk of drought for some parts […]

Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to flee the flames. Eight people have been injured and a further 23 are unaccounted for, Andalusia’s regional […]

The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures. It confirmed the expected tax reduction as part of scrutiny by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into tax paid by major multinational firms in the UK. The committee warned the UK tax authority must better tackle the […]

England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico. Supporters on South Beach in Miami, where England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final, said they accepted Quansah deserved to miss the next match but questioned why United States striker Folarin Balogun had his suspension lifted earlier in the tournament. Quansah’s tackle […]

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78. A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. “We send our deepest condolences to Ann’s family and friends. We ask that the family’s wish not to be contacted at this sad time is respected.” Ms Widdecombe […]

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children. Health leaders have launched a consultation which also proposes that vape devices can only come in three colours: white, black or grey. The UK-wide proposals will also see restrictions on flavour descriptions using simple names such as “apple” while banning names relating to sweets, desserts and alcohol. The consultation also […]

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer. The total means that there are only 81 Labour MPs left who could nominate another contender, the minimum needed to get on to the ballot. But convention dictates that the outgoing leader does not nominate a candidate, meaning in reality there are […]

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website. The Welsh pop star, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, died just months after she was treated in intensive care after being placed in an induced coma following an emergency intestinal surgery. In a statement published on the singer’s official website, her family said: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that […]

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website. The Welsh pop star, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, died just months after she was treated in intensive care after being placed in an induced coma following an emergency intestinal surgery. In a statement published on the singer’s official website, her family said: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to […]