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Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government. The Prime Minister said he hoped to ensure disruption was “absolutely minimised” as he hands over power following his final weeks in Downing Street, as it appears Andy Burnham is likely to succeed him without a Labour leadership contest. Speaking during a visit to a […]

A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures. The Met Office has extended its red warning, currently in place for a swathe of England and Wales, until 9pm on Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England, stretching across Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire, Hampshire and Kent, because of the exceptional heat and humidity. Temperatures could […]

Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office. Speaking to the BBC, Ms Reeves, who is predicted to be replaced if Mr Burnham becomes prime minister, would not be drawn on reports she may accept another role. “I’m not going to pre-empt the decisions that the new prime minister will make,” […]

Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said. In a letter published on Thursday, the Government has been encouraged to work with educators in rolling out “digital tools” aimed at helping young people to develop an interest in construction and design. The Lords Built Environment Committee said widely popular 3D games could be used […]

The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis. It comes as the charity CoppaFeel! claimed younger people with symptoms of the disease are “routinely dismissed” by health professionals. It is now calling for a seven-minute risk assessment, which looks at factors such as family history, to be adopted, in a bid to spot those who need […]

Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition. The remains of the man, who was aged between 17 and 25, were discovered in a stone-lined cist at Marshill in Alloa. He was buried with an iron sword in a leather scabbard placed carefully across his chest, and a spear laid alongside […]

A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire. The oak-shingled spire at St Dubricius Church in Porlock, Somerset, is believed to be the only one of its kind in the country. The truncated spire is made entirely of timber and clad in oak shingles. Last replaced in 1933, the shingles are now failing, […]

Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures. The National Housing Federation (NHF) warned that with warmer weather becoming more frequent, it is becoming “impossible” for parents to ensure their homes are comfortable. The Climate Change Committee has previously suggested that hotter temperatures could […]

Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread Sorry Scotland lost a second World Cup group game with a bruising 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami to leave their last-32 hopes up in the air. Vinicius Junior took advantage of a horror mistake by returning Scots defender Scott McKenna to give the South Americans the lead […]