The Guardian – Heatwave set to send temperatures beyond 40C
Passengers are being urged not to travel by train from Monday as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile Dominic Raab says people should be resilient enough to “enjoy the sunshine”.
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UK toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed food, study finds
UK toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed food, study finds Review also finds by the time children are seven, 59% of calories come from UPFsToddlers in the UK obtain almost half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, rising to 59% by the age of seven, according to the largest study of its kind. The first comprehensive review of dietary intake at such an early age comes amid rapidly rising global consumption of UPF
Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidies
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Pioneering aerial photographer’s pictures show England of the 1930s
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Online retailer eBay scraps fees for private sellers in UK
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UK charters flight from Lebanon as governments prepare evacuation plans
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British judge Nicholas Phillips steps down from Hong Kong court
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