Mobile phone users in England and Wales have received an emergency alert, warning them not to light anything that could spark a fire. The Government sent the alert on Friday evening, which began ...

The Prime Minister said the ban – which applies to Wales, Scotland and England – would be in place ‘until further notice’.

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Andy Burnham has called in the military, announced a ban on disposable barbecues and warned smokers not to risk setting light to “tinderbox” Britain as he scrambled to respond to the summer heatwave ...

The intense heat has made 2026 the first year on record to see three separate days where temperatures reached the 37C threshold, as well as the first year with four days at 36C or above, and extends ...

A woman whose mother was murdered by her father has said her confidence in the Parole Board has been undermined after its decision that he could be released was overturned at the High Court.

A luxury hotel and wedding venue has launched a planning appeal against restrictions stopping fireworks at events and music after 11pm in ...

Fire crews are making progress tackling huge blazes in the West Midlands that led to thousands of 999 calls and caused “extensive” devastation, a fire chief said.

At least five people were injured after a fire in a 21-storey Berlin high-rise led to some residents consider jumping to escape the flames, local media reported. The severity of the injuries was not ...

The group reported a better-than-expected 24 surge in operating profits to £1.33 billion for the six months to June 30.

Three carriages from the train, which was travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne, derailed on their side, trapping passengers.

Nigel Farage has declared victory in the Clacton by-election, as he said the result was an “overwhelming” endorsement of him. The Reform UK leader said he had won “fairly convincingly” as counting was ...