
UK heatwave 2026 brings prolonged sunshine to parts of Britain, with highs near 30C prompting heat-health guidance, travel planning and wildfire and water-use warnings.

Ofwat has set a £30.5m South East Water penalty after service failures, requiring consumer redress, governance changes and tighter UK water regulation.

Families urge judges to let the RAF Chinook crash claim proceed, saying victims' families still lack answers after the 1994 Mull of Kintyre loss.

UK MPs debate Hillsborough Law as Sir Keir Starmer presses for a legal duty of candour, tougher disclosure rules and fairer access to justice for families.

London Overground disruption continues after an East London fire damaged rail equipment. TfL engineers begin repairs, with closures, buses and updates.

UK heatwave 2026 deepens as temperatures rise, wildfire callouts increase, and agencies tighten safety guidance across the UK this week.

UK bans support for IRGC as ministers broaden offences on promotion and assistance, citing UK security concerns and stronger policing and court powers.

Met police review Reform UK donations amidst debate on electoral compliance. Reform UK defends adherence to rules.

UK chart history focus: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” is reported to have reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart (week ending...

Bayeux Tapestry UK arrival reported as the 11th-century embroidery enters Britain under police escort, ahead of a limited-run London museum display.