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Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across most of England this weekend despite the unusually hot, dry weather experienced recently, leaving festival goers wondering whether they should pack their sunglasses or wellies.

Flash flood warnings issued as scorching UK heatwave triggers thunderstorms. Met Office urges public to prepare for sudden downpours and travel disruption.

Kate Beckinsale, 51, has a £18.6M net worth, one daughter, and no current husband. Her mum, Judy Loe, passed away on 15 July 2025.

Britain's hosepipe ban affects millions amid historic drought. Learn what the rules are, who's impacted, and what penalties apply if you break them.

The UK government is set to lower the voting age to 16 and introduce sweeping reforms to restore trust in democracy, from modernising voter ID rules to clamping down on foreign donations.

NHS Fife has cleared Sandie Peggie of gross misconduct after she objected to a trans woman using the female changing rooms at work.

Families continue to struggle to put food on the table as rising food and energy costs push inflation to 3.6%.

A nurse who was on her first day of the job died in the Southend Airport plane crash. A doctor was also named among the victims. Authorities said that one more body is still missing.

A 12-year-old was sent home from a Warwickshire school for wearing a Union Jack dress on Culture Day, sparking backlash. The school apologised and plans to review its policies

Hollywood producer Samuel Haskell IV dies by suicide in custody after being charged with wife's murder. Here's what we know so far.

Aristocrat Constance Marten found guilty of manslaughter after her infant daughter's death. Her fall from privilege stuns the UK.

The UK pub industry faces crisis as rising beer prices and inflation force one pub to shut down daily in 2025. Here's why closures are accelerating — and what it means for other sectors.

The London Southend Airport launched an investigation after an airplane crashed. Authorities announced that the airport will temporarily be closed.

A medical plane crash at Southend Airport halted flights, disrupted medevac missions, and affected discount travel deals across the UK.

Barack Obama's upcoming talk at London's O2 Arena has sparked backlash over £1,790 VIP tickets. The high price includes a photo, signed book, and exclusive perks, prompting criticism online

UK schools are forcing pupils indoors during heatwaves, citing safety, but experts and parents warn it's damaging kids' health and development. 'Let them play!'

With temperatures across the UK set to soar about 30C again this weekend, car experts are warning drivers against making these common car mistakes, including leaving certain items in their car during the heat.

Tesco's new £5 Angel Hair chocolate bar, featuring pistachio cream and green candy strands, has gone viral online. While some praise its bold design and flavour, others find it off-putting

Starmer's deal to return 50 migrants weekly to France sparks fury. Is it enough to stop Channel crossings?

The incident, confirmed by parent company Flutter Entertainment on Tuesday, July 8, involved unauthorised access to internal databases on Flutter's Exchange platform.

Thames Water used funds from an emergency loan to pay £2.46 million in bonuses to 21 managers, despite the loan being intended to keep the troubled company afloat.

Police have asked residents not to call 999 to report neighbours breaking water restrictions, as Yorkshire Water confirms a hosepipe ban due to drought.

Ofgem fines Octopus Energy £1.5m for failing to issue final bills to thousands of prepayment customers. The supplier claims no complaints were made.

The Post Office Horizon Scandal has been reopened, initially taking place between 1999 and 2015. It addressed the plight of wrongfully accused postmasters versus the functionality of a faulty IT system.

A long-awaited ban on non-disclosure agreements used by bosses to silence abused and harassed employees is set to be put in place by the UK Government.

Giuffre's diary claims Epstein filmed abuse for blackmail but FBI found no evidence. What's true? Read the full story to uncover the contradictions.

Marcus Fakana, 18, jailed in Dubai over a teen relationship, is now free. His ordeal highlights UAE morality laws. Find out why UK tourists should beware.

A fatal Texas flood reignites outrage over decades-old inaction. Why were sirens never installed? Learn what went wrong and what's next.

King Charles and the Prime Minister have commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks where four bombs exploded across London's transport network.