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Britain facing 'tropical night' temperatures as extreme heat warning issued
An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0100
An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0100

Murder investigation after boy, 17, fatally stabbed
Police have begun a murder investigation after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in south London.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0100
Police have begun a murder investigation after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in south London.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0100

Speculation growing King could be reunited with grandchildren - as Sussexes offered royal rooms on UK visit
Speculation is mounting the King could be reunited with his grandchildren after a four-year hiatus - as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were offered royal accommodation for their UK visit.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:43:00 +0100
Speculation is mounting the King could be reunited with his grandchildren after a four-year hiatus - as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were offered royal accommodation for their UK visit.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:43:00 +0100

Huge Burnham victory begins to hit home for Starmer - as pressure grows for PM to set out timetable
Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0100
Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0100

Gay and trans conversion therapy ban bill expected to be published
A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0100
A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Alcohol bans as Europe swelters - with temperatures of up to 44C forecast
An ongoing heatwave has triggered weather warnings across Europe, with several nations - including the UK - bracing for what could be one of the hottest June days on record.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0100
An ongoing heatwave has triggered weather warnings across Europe, with several nations - including the UK - bracing for what could be one of the hottest June days on record.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0100

Creditors attack revised TG Jones rescue deal terms | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000

World Cup drinking tags fitted to thousands of UK offenders to curb alcohol-fuelled violence
Thousands of criminals have been fitted with hi-tech ankle tags to stop them drinking during the World Cup.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0100
Thousands of criminals have been fitted with hi-tech ankle tags to stop them drinking during the World Cup.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0100

Apology over illegal Israeli settlements brochures criticised
Campaigners have criticised an apology from the organisers of an Israeli property show in London after illegal settlements were advertised at the event.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Campaigners have criticised an apology from the organisers of an Israeli property show in London after illegal settlements were advertised at the event.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100

Three prisoners given whole life orders for murder of child-killer inmate
Three prisoners will never be released from jail after the murder of a fellow inmate.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Three prisoners will never be released from jail after the murder of a fellow inmate.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0100