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Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham sets out package of wildfire measures including disposable BBQ ban

THE UK Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a “significant risk to the public” due to the…

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Amber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

Temperatures could reach 38C in some places, the Met Office said.

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UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C

Rare amber ‘extreme heat’ warnings have been issued by the Met Office from 9am to midnight on Thursday.

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PM urges shops to withdraw disposable barbecues from sale over wildfire risk

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to the heat, wildfires and drought.

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Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

Some 1,017 wildfires have been recorded so far this year.

Evening Standard

Tesco and Sainsbury’s among supermarkets to pull disposable BBQs from shelves amid wildfire risk

Those suspending sales are understood to have acted in line with voluntary guidance from the National Fire Chiefs Council

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Fourth heatwave of year to peak with temperatures of up to 35C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for the East Midlands, the East, South East and London.

Evening Standard

UK wildfire warning issued ahead of heatwave after more than 200 recorded in last two weeks

It comes as the country prepares for the fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to peak as high as 35C across south-east England on Wednesday

The Independent UK

UK wildfire risk ‘remains elevated’ after more than 200 in last fortnight

Temperatures are expected to peak as high as 35C across southeastern England on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

When will it rain again in London? Capital faces longest dry spell in eight years

London could go as long as a month without a drop of rain

Evening Standard

UK summer weather: Temperatures to drop to 24C as millions of Brits head on holiday

Millions of Brits expected to be on the roads this weekend as temperatures drop to highs of 24C

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Cooler weather forecast as millions of drivers set to embark on summer getaways

The RAC estimated that 14.1 million motorists will make journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

Temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day running but conditions set to cool

31.0C was recorded at Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire on Friday.

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Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester

Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched

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UK hit by widespread ‘firewave’ as wildfire risk grows, experts warn

Fire services were tackling 19 separate wildfires, officials said in the latest update

Evening Standard

Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued

Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.

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Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

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Wildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

The heat is expected to peak on Thursday and Friday

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Fire chiefs issue warning to parents during ‘dangerous’ heatwave: 'The risks are real'

A rare red heat health alert and weather warning has been issued by officials

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A Practical Guide to Credit and Loans

If you need cash, you need to choose the type of loan that best fits your situation. We break down your borrowing options and how to use them effectively.

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What is cold water shock – and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to know

Cold water shock can affect anyone regardless of swimming ability

The Guardian - UK

UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours

FoI responses collected by insurer show brigades tackled 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, up 147% in three years

The Independent UK

Worst wildfire year on record after crews respond to nearly 1,000 so far

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said.

Evening Standard

Worst wildfire year on record as crews respond to nearly 1,000 after hottest summer

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said

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