Small boat Channel crossings continue for second day Pictures from Dover show men and women wearing life jackets being brought ashore. Evening Standard · Jul 23
First migrants cross Channel in small boats since Burnham became prime minister The crossings resumed after an 11-day hiatus, with several boats attempting the journey to the UK amid warm, sunny weather and calm sea conditions The Independent UK · Jul 22
First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister Crossings resumed on Wednesday morning amid warm, sunny weather and calm conditions at sea after an 11-day hiatus when wind swept the Channel. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Wetherspoons dashes hopes of World Cup boost with another profit warning The latest update from the pub chain warns over a plethora of cost pressures coming from the likes of food and energy. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Port of Dover has done ‘absolutely everything’ to avoid summer EES chaos Chief executive Doug Bannister said it is ‘very disappointing’ a new processing facility is not yet being used for cars. Evening Standard · Jul 14
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. Evening Standard · Jul 13
Record-breaking heatwave grips Britain as temperatures hit 35C for sixth day in 2026 The Met Office made the announcement after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday. The Independent UK · Jul 10
2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office The Met Office made the announcement after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday. Evening Standard · Jul 10
Prince of Wales plays crazy golf after ride on funicular William arrived via funicular railway to greet a crowd of people who had waited in sweltering heat to see him in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Prince William plays crazy golf and rides funicular during seaside visit William arrived via funicular railway to greet a crowd of people who had waited in sweltering heat to see him in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jul 9
Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Heat prompts early harvests and hosepipe bans as European record confirmed The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Former actor Laurence Fox vows to stand against Nigel Farage in by-election FORMER actor Laurence Fox has vowed to stand in the upcoming Clacton by-election, saying "someone is going to have to provide a voice on the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Wildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer The heat is expected to peak on Thursday and Friday The Independent UK · Jul 8
Evening Standard · Jul 8 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Migrants arrive in UK in first Channel crossings this month A number of people, including children, were seen disembarking a Border Security Command boat on Wednesday morning in Dover, Kent.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Nigel Farage's £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering fears A £5 MILLION gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire given to Nigel Farage was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers over fears it may…
Evening Standard · Jul 8 ‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims The Reform UK leader has announced he plans to trigger a by-election, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received.
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote The Reform UK leader said he would quit as an MP as he came under further scrutiny over his finances.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances The Clacton MP said he had done nothing wrong as he accused Westminster opponents of using sleaze investigations as a ‘political tool’.
The Independent UK · Jul 5 Nat Sciver-Brunt rejects idea of Australia issue after T20 World Cup defeat England have struggled against their Ashes rivals on several occasions.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 How Nat Sciver-Brunt beat the nerves to inspire England into T20 World Cup final Sciver-Brunt returned from injury to steer England past South Africa and into the Women’s T20 World Cup final
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Going toe-to-toe with Australia is the way forward – England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt Australia claimed a 16-0 Ashes clean sweep 18 months ago that led to head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight losing their jobs.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as England reach T20 World Cup final with South Africa win A majestic 75 off 47 balls rescued England from 23 for three in front of a bumper 21,128 crowd at the Oval.
Evening Standard · Jun 22 In Pictures: Highs and lows of Sir Keir Starmer’s time in power Sir Keir became Prime Minister in July 2024 after the Labour Party won more than 400 seats at the general election.