Met Office says some areas could get a month’s rainfall in a few hours bringing risk of flooding.more

On Monday the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced a package of measures designed to close a £22bn hole in the public finances she said was “covered up” by the Conservative government. Among them was a surprise removal of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners and the abandoning of a long-delayed cap on what people pay for social care.more

The French border control zone at the Port of Dover is to be expanded to reduce the risk of queues at peak times when new EU rules come into force in November, the government says.more

An easyJet plane was met by paramedics after a pilot was taken unwell during the flight, an airline spokesperson confirmed. The Airbus A320 was traveling from London Luton Airport to Lisbon on Saturday.more

Britain's new government on Tuesday set out mandatory housing targets for councils in England with a view to delivering 1.5 million more homes before the next election, aided by an overhaul of the planning system.more

The threat from international and domestic terror presents a “breadth of challenge greater than it has ever been”, according to senior US and UK police officers who oversaw the successful prosecution of Anjem Choudary.more

King Charles banned Meghan Markle from travelling to Balmoral with Prince Harry to be with the dying Queen, royal author Rob Jobson has claimed in his new biography on the Princess of Wales.more

Supermarket giant Tesco has issued some advice focused on one particular food item that could save customers money. Through its website, Tesco provides tips on prolonging the life of various food items, potentially reducing the amount thrown away.more

Britain’s high speed rail link may end in a London suburb rather than running into the city centre to Euston, Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled on Tuesday.more

Thirty-nine police officers have been injured after unrest broke out in Southport hours after a vigil took place to remember the victims of a knife attack in which three children were killed, the North West Ambulance Service said.more

More dog attacks on postmen and women are being reported in the UK, with statistics recording a regular increase. The increased dog aggression is explained by experts as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the psyche of domestic pets, "The Guardian" reported.more

The UK's budget deficit in 2024 is £22bn (over £110bn), Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yesterday as she presented the results of an audit of the public finances. The head of the department announced decisive steps to reduce the hole in the national budget.more

Deaths due to drinking and driving on UK roads have increased to 300 annually, a 13-year high, according to newly published government data.more

Ted Baker is to close all its shops within the next few weeks, having previously said that only a few branches would shut. more

Figures released last week showed the highest yearly numbers of suspensions and exclusions of school pupils in England. Is worsening behaviour really the only explanation? more

The UK science secretary has warned Britain is “desperately exposed” to cyber-threats and the upheaval of another pandemic, claiming that national resilience suffered “catastrophically” under the previous government.more

Evri has unveiled plans to employ 9,000 new workers and deliver a record number of parcels this year following a £2.7bn takeover by US investment group Apollo. The UK’s largest parcel delivery company said it would recruit 8,000 additional couriers, alongside 1,000 warehouse and supporting roles this year. Key areas for the hiring spree include Scotland, Bury St Edmunds, Plymouth and Gatwick.more

Six children and two adults remain in a critical condition after a deadly stabbing in Southport on Monday. Two children were killed in what police called a "ferocious" attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga workshopmore

The number of plastic bags washed up on UK beaches has fallen by 80% over a decade, since a mandatory fee was imposed on shoppers who opt to pick up single-use carrier bags at the checkout.more

Government ministers are set to announce a major change to the minimum wage in the UK. Officials will factor in the cost of living when calculating the lowest amount employees can legally pay workers, with the gap between minimum wage for younger and older workers reduced.more

A yellow heat health warning has been issued for London as temperatures are set to soar to 32C, with forecasters predicting a heatwave to sweep across the UK this week.more

Eight people including children have been rushed to hospital after being injured in a stabbing attack in Southport, as police declare a major incident.more

The body responsible for inspecting NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary has said. An independent review found, external inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) lacked experience - some had never been into a hospital before, while some care home inspectors had never met a person with dementia.more

Londonwide restrictions that would require e-bikes to be parked in designated bays could “stifle” their attractiveness as a green alternative to car travel, Transport for London has been warned.more

Just Stop Oil protesters have blocked departure gates at Gatwick Airport this morning (Monday, July 29). The activists are causing inconvenience and disruption for travellers going abroad. Activists from the protest group can be seen sitting on the floor in front of the departure gates at the southern terminal of the airport to block passengers from getting past.more