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More than two million people will be subject to a hosepipe ban amid hot weather.

Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street promising to give people “breathing room” against the rising cost of living.

Holidaymakers who are having beauty, hair and skincare glow-ups ahead of their summer trip are budgeting to spend more than £150 typically, a survey has found.

A Scottish charity has opened a new children’s operating theatre in Pakistan which will carry out thousands of procedures each year.

Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat.

Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat.

Scrapping digital ID will help Andy Burnham’s government bring a “laser focus” to tackling the cost of living, Labour’s deputy leader has said.

Thousands of people in Kent are continuing to face water supply issues, including some with a “complete lack of water”, South East Water (SEW) have said.

Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday.

Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber are among the star-studded lineup set to perform in the first ever World Cup final half-time show.

Shania Twain has said she “wasn’t allowed to grieve” after her parents were killed in a car crash.

A Scottish Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing “upsetting” abuse online.

Thomas Tuchel's side eventually won 6-4

Thomas Tuchel's side beat France 6-4

Aston Villa have accepted a £117million bid for Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, the Press Association understands.

Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to set a world record in the mile at the London Diamond League.

Andy Burnham has been urged to stick to Labour’s manifesto and block further drilling in the North Sea amid reports he is considering backing new oil and gas projects.

Donald Trump joined the chorus of criticism over Thomas Tuchel’s defence-minded approach against Argentina as the United States President questioned the England manager’s “unusual” use of his golf buddy Harry Kane.

The Liberal Democrats have called on the FA and other European football bodies to leave Fifa after a World Cup marred by off-field controversy.

Resorts in Portugal, Bulgaria and Spain offer the cheapest prices for UK families embarking on European foreign holidays, according to a new report.

The mother of murderer Vickrum Digwa has been jailed for three years for removing the knife used by her son to kill Henry Nowak from the crime scene.

Oscar-winning Home Alone 2: Lost In New York and My Left Foot actress Brenda Fricker has died aged 81.

Southern Water has been fined more than £7 million after dumping sewage illegally off the Kent coast between 2019 and 2021.

Andy Burnham has vowed to give people “hope back” and “the Labour they once knew” as he officially became the party’s new leader.

England boss Thomas Tuchel says the DNA of English football needs changing if his side are to win major tournaments and insists he is “100 per cent” committed to staying in the job.

Andy Burnham will promise to be “unashamedly Labour” when he officially becomes the party’s leader on Friday before taking over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.

The UK could be heading for a bumper butterfly season – and even a “painted lady summer” – conservationists say as they urge people to join a national count for the insects.

Around four out of every 100 obese people are likely to be unemployed solely because of their body weight, analysis suggests.

Workers are being exposed to higher prices, threatening a renewed cost-of-living squeeze, according to a report.

Vacancies for delivery drivers and couriers, actors, entertainers and presenters, and pest control officers showed the biggest increase in recent weeks, research suggests.

Teenagers should be offered a vaccine on the NHS to protect against deadly meningitis B (menB), Government advisers have recommended.

The UK’s support for Ukraine “will not waver” and the change in prime minister will not “change that dynamic,” Sir Keir Starmer has said on his final visit to Kyiv while in office.

Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate whether Argentina players broke rules by brandishing a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands at the World Cup.

Prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is set to become the Labour leader on Friday after he was backed by trade unions linked to the party.

British Steel has come under public ownership to protect “the future of steel production” in the UK, the Government has announced.

Patients have expressed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence transcription tools used during certain GP consultations.

The number of 18-year-olds in the UK who have offers for undergraduate courses has hit a record high, Ucas figures show.

England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a chaotic late 2-1 turnaround.

England's arch rivals will face Spain on Sunday

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box.

Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina

Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday.

The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out changing the voluntary element of social media curfews for teenagers in the future if it is found they are turning off safety features.

The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said.

More than one in five mothers (22%) need emergency care in the year after their babies are born, according to new analysis.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.

They secured victory over France after a thrilling two-nil win in Dallas.

Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said.

The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found.

Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned.

Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government.

Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions.

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349.

The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said.

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed.

Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years.

More than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells, as climate change makes heatwaves more deadly, experts estimate.

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said.

Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title.

Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said.

Parts of the UK are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned.

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up.

Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they “are not looking for anyone else” after a 28-year-old man was arrested.

Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested.

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said.

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time.

Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people.

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68.

Jos Buttler plundered a first international century in three years to power England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings.

Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final.

Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect.

Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening.

The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs.

The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show.

A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.

Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave.

Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures.

England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children.

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website.

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway.

Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise.

Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday.

US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”.

Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned.

Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system.

Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian.

The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said.

Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120.

A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat.

A “gracious” mother and her two children have been found dead at a home, as a manhunt was launched for a suspect thought to have fled the UK.

Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million after regulator Ofcom found the firm stopped or delayed customers from switching to different providers by “widespread” and often deliberate mishandling of calls.

“Potentially lethal” baby pillows, sleeping bags and self-feeding items are being sold widely on the UK’s online marketplaces, a watchdog has warned.

Hundreds of UK petrol stations are being investigated for failing to report live price changes to a Government system aimed at saving drivers money, Rachel Reeves has said.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support.

Nigel Farage has said he will make a statement on his future in public life, as he faces intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster, and a £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted his disappointment at the “politics and manipulation” which overshadowed the United States’ World Cup exit following President Donald Trump’s intervention.

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match but said he will take time to consider his future after Portugal’s last-16 defeat to Spain.

Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Turkey on Tuesday for his final Nato summit amid questions about the UK’s plans to increase defence spending.

The Duke of Sussex is set to discover the result of his High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher as he returns to the UK.

Mel C has said the Spice Girls “now fully own” the rights to the 1997 film Spice World.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is to force a vote on the exemption of rapists, paedophiles, and grooming gang members from the Government’s early release scheme.

Arthur Fery staged a second consecutive remarkable fightback to become surely Britain’s most unlikely Wimbledon quarter-finalist.

Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card.

Sky has warned over job cuts and said it will look to save £200 million in costs following its £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm.

Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said.

The Duke of Sussex will not stay at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, as the accommodation arrangements for his trip descended into chaos.

The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers has fallen over the past year, but still remain “unacceptably high”, new figures show.

A best-selling author handed control of the Big Issue this week is making the case for a wealth tax to tackle inequality.

Pharmacies are “bracing themselves” for a surge in patients starting weight loss drugs as the Wegovy pill becomes available.

England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway.

England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway.

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Temperatures of 30C are on the way once again while a yellow rain warning has been issued for parts of the UK.

England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s.

George Russell’s bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc.

An 84-year-old retired priest was arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action at a protest marking one year since the ban on the group came into force.

NHS app will use artificial intelligence to direct patients to services under new rollout

President Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates 250th anniversary at huge Washington DC event

A trio of Scottish firefighters who are helping rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela are facing “intense” conditions as they try to locate casualties.

Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBT+ Pride parade as campaigners warned rights were “being taken away from trans people”.

NHS bosses who refused to give evidence to the Nottingham maternity scandal review should be summoned before Parliament, former health secretary Wes Streeting has urged.

Misinformation online is becoming a “real threat to public health”, the NHS’s top doctor has warned.

England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico will kick-off at the planned time, despite storm forecasts prompting discussions over bringing the game forward.

Two of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned.

Lawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us.

Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”.

The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice.

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from.

Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament.

Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal

The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has been told to significantly and urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings like those seen in the Andrew Malkinson scandal.

A national park which has some of the darkest skies in Europe has introduced the common glow-worm to a new site in the hope that the males will be able see the “spectacular” night-time mating display of the females.

Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit.

Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit.

Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying.

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget.

Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death.

Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged.

The V and A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star.

It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32.

That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ

The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care.

The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue.

Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap.

Asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, Shabana Mahmood has announced.

Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times.

Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said.

A portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report.

More than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”.

The number of job vacancies has increased for four months in a row to almost 800,000 but there has been a steep decline in graduate roles, according to research.

A skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board.

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket.

The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”.

Retail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said.

Police officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime.

Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a “parasite” and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done”.

It's after his side exited the World Cup, with three points in Group C

It follows Scotland's exit from the World Cup

Thomas Tuchel's side won 2-0 to progress as group winners

Thomas Tuchel's side won 2-0 to progress as group winners

Temperatures will drop with thunderstorm warnings issued following a heatwave that saw the record June temperature broken three days in a row.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Reece James will miss England’s final group match and faces a race against time to be fit for their first World Cup knockout match.

The Conservatives have pledged to make serving in the reserves tax free as part of plans to boost the size of Britain’s armed forces.

Queen of Pop refuses to confirm if Kylie is on her new album

Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak.

Current UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned.

The King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed.

The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels.

Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship.

John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”.

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government.

A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures.

Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office.

Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said.

The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis.

Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures.

A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire.

Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition.

Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread

Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread

Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976.

Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust

Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership.

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm.

The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time.

Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L

Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L

Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs.

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years.