UK weather latest: Burnham calls on every retailer to withdraw disposable BBQs after emergency Cobra meeting

The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.

Clacton by-election live: Nigel Farage makes final push for support with voters set to go to polls on Thursday

The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs ...

Count Binface would beat Nigel Farage in Clacton if all Britons could vote in by-election, poll finds

In an Ipsos poll asking the general public who they would vote for in a hypothetical head-to-head, a third (33 per cent) of British adults said they would prefer Count Binface to win the race, while ...

Solar eclipse 2026 live: Celestial event reaches maximum in UK and Europe as US experiences partial darkness

Stunning, eerie sight of a solar eclipse will not be visible again for decades – so find all the times and information on ...

Iran-US war latest: Trump says ‘praise be to Allah’ as he again claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Global energy watchdog the International Energy Agency said oil supply is expected to fall by 4.3 mb/c (million barrels per ...
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Stunning solar eclipse photos as millions of people are treated to rare celestial display

The moon completely covers the sun during a total solar eclipse as seen from Arija, Spain (Reuters) ...
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Ariana Grande gives rare glimpse into rekindled romance with ex following Ethan Slater split

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Starbucks customer sues over ‘debilitating nerve damage to his genitals’ from hot tea spill

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First solar eclipse photos as spectacular display plunges parts of the globe into darkness

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High School football player finds two-foot venomous snake burrowed in helmet during practice

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Andy Burnham must be brave to tackle burning Britain

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Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power

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