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Will there be a heatwave this week and when will the hot weather end?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, east of England, London, and the South East. These are in effect from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm on Monday 22 June. According to the Met Office , temperatures in the South East could…

The Independent UK

Weather map: Where temperatures could reach 29C this week as UK heat health alerts issued

Temperatures could reach 29C by the end of this week in south-east England

The Independent UK

Sunday to be drier as downpours and strong winds batter the UK

Drier and brighter weather is forecast towards the South East where it will be feeling warmer, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

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Thames Water asks millions to stop using hosepipes to save water during heatwave

Demand for water has increased by up to 50 per cent in some areas of London and the South East, Thames Water said

The Independent UK

Temperatures to cool down in coming days after record-breaking hot spell

Despite temperatures cooling, highs of 28C are still likely for the South East.

Evening Standard

Tell us: have you been affected by water supply issues in the south east?

We would like to hear from people who are facing water supply disruptions due to warm weather in the south east of England

The Guardian - US

UK heat health alerts upgraded to amber as country braces for bank holiday heatwave

The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded heat health alerts to amber across London, the South East, the East and the Midlands

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UK weather forecast: 26°C scorcher on the way, hotter than Athens and Barcelona

Britain is set for a dramatic temperature rise towards the end of the week, with highs of 26°C predicted for Friday in the south east. Following a cold snap in early May, forecasters now anticipate settled sunshine and warmer weather for England and Wales throughout the bank holiday weekend, offering…

The Times of India

One-man crimewave behind £55,000 shop theft spree banned from all Boots and Superdrug branches

Prolific shoplifter Alfie Ronaldson, 22, was wanted by at least four police forces in London and the South East

Evening Standard

Where to Eat at Lakeside: A Guide to the Best Restaurants and Bites at Essex's Favourite Shopping Destination

Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock has long been one of the most popular retail destinations in the South East of England

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NHS support staff in affluent areas benefit from more career opportunities, report finds

Analysis showed workers in the South East were almost twice as likely to move into a registered position than those in the North East

The Independent UK

Online property searches hit new record on Boxing Day with London and South East movers most active

New buyer and seller activity on Boxing Day in 2025 was busiest in the South East, East of England and London

Evening Standard

Businesses must be prepared for the rates shake-up coming their way

London and the South east will bear the brunt of any increases.

Evening Standard

Budget 2025: Which tax rises could hit you as Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets millions with new levies?

London and the South East are set to be most impact by a wave of tax changes to plug a shortfall of around £20 billion

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London and the South East braced for cold snap in wake of Storm Claudia as major incident declared

Great Western Railway train services line axed between London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales

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Londoners who own expensive homes face being hammered in Budget after Reeves U-turn to dump income tax rise

A new ‘mansion tax’ or higher council tax bands for costly properties are measures the Chancellor could announce

Evening Standard

Prevent referrals surge to record high following Southport murders as almost 1,400 people reported in London

The South East saw 1,397 people reported to the counter-terror scheme, with London close behind at 1,354

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Will Storm Amy impact London?

Storm Amy is approaching the UK - but will London be impacted?

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An end to stamp duty? What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London homemovers

First-time buyers may welcome an end to stamp duty tax, but experts warn that Londoners will feel they are ‘footing the bill’ for reforms

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Owning a £500k home does not make you rich’: Readers challenge Reeves’ property tax plan

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has hit out at plans for a £500k property tax, saying it unfairly hits ordinary homeowners and needs higher thresholds or regional tweaks

Evening Standard

Revealed: UK roads expected to be most congested over the August Bank Holiday weekend

The South East and South West are expected to have some of the worst congestion

Evening Standard

Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

Evening Standard

Missing out on £54m research fund ‘undermines’ northern universities, say mayors

The elected mayors warned that investment was ‘concentrated disproportionately in London and the South East’.

Evening Standard

Where will there be a hosepipe ban in the South East?

Two water companies have announced hosepipe bans during England’s drought conditions

The Independent UK

Warning of possible flooding from storms as heatwave comes to an end

The Met Office said heavy rain could cause some problems but temperatures would no longer be as ‘oppressively hot’.

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