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South Western Railway has cancelled several services due to smoke reported on tracks between London Waterloo and Vauxhall, with safety inspections prompting delays on other lines. Commuters face disruptions as temperatures rise to 34°C, marking an unprecedented heat for May.

King Charles remained at Wood Farm in Sandringham over the bank holiday, notably avoiding a meeting with his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew is now facing potential investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct, following the removal of his titles by the King last year.

Supermarkets across the UK have announced varied opening hours for the late May bank holiday. Lidl will operate reduced hours from 8am to 8pm outside London, while larger Tesco stores will close by 6pm. Aldi stores are also expected to open from 8am to 8pm.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced a proposed £5 billion tax break for overtime work, aimed at workers earning under £75,000. The plan could impact 90% of employees, but both Labour and Conservative representatives questioned the funding sources for the initiative.

The UK is experiencing a bank holiday heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C in some areas. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber alerts for several regions, warning of potential health impacts, particularly among vulnerable populations. The peak heat is expected to persist through Wednesday.

A motorist was shot by an armed officer from Greater Manchester Police after allegedly driving directly at police during a traffic stop on Bury New Road in Whitefield. The driver, reported to have a non-life threatening injury, was taken to hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

Travel disruptions are expected across London over the late May bank holiday weekend due to multiple closures on London Underground and Overground lines, alongside a two-day rail strike affecting West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services. Passengers are advised to plan journeys carefully and consider alternative transport options.

Morrisons is set to close around 100 of its convenience stores under the Morrisons Daily brand, impacting hundreds of jobs. The closures, attributed to consistent losses and heightened costs, follow the acquisition of former McColl’s outlets in 2022, with consultations for affected staff currently underway.

Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are examining allegations of sexual misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Previously arrested for sharing confidential information as a UK trade envoy, Andrew now faces scrutiny over a woman’s claim she was sent to his home in 2010 for sexual purposes.

Mikel Arteta congratulated Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola following Arsenal’s Premier League title win, secured after Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth. Arteta thanked Iraola for his role in Arsenal’s success, reflecting on a dramatic season where Bournemouth’s earlier victory had threatened their title ambitions.