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Tuesday’s headlines look ahead to the Commons vote on the government’s welfare bill, set to take place later today. It’s set to be a busy day for the prime minister, who could still face a rebellion of sorts with some Labour rebels suggesting they want more concessions on the plans before they cast their vote. The Tories have already announced they’ll be voting against the government’s bill.

Energy prices will fall from Tuesday for 21 million households in England, Scotland and Wales, but uncertainty remains over whether costs will stay down for winter.

The ongoing heatwave sweeping the UK and Europe continues to dominate the headlines as Brits rush out to enjoy some glorious sunshine! (Stay safe!!)

Palestine Action is challenging the UK government’s decision to proscribe it as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Despite its U-turn on its controversial welfare reforms last week, the prime minister will still face a test to his leadership when MPs vote today on his welfare reform bill.

Most of Europe is under a “heat dome”, affecting southern and eastern England, while amber alerts have been issued across various UK regions for high temperatures.

Over 140 casualties occur annually in England due to tailgating, a driving behaviour where vehicles do not maintain safe distance.

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King Charles will bid a “fond farewell” to the royal train, which is set to be decommissioned due to high future running costs.

Filming of Stephen Mulhern’s game show You Bet! was paused due to a fire on set, reportedly caused by a car igniting and spreading to crew vans, resulting in significant equipment damage.

Current Heatwave: Most of Europe is experiencing extreme temperatures under a “heat dome,” with highs expected to reach 34C (93.2F) in the UK, potentially surpassing tropical regions like Mexico and Jamaica.

(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – The death of Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota dominates UK and global headlines. The Premier League, the FA and Liverpool are amongst those offering condolences after he died aged 28 in a car accident in Spain.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tearful appearance at PMQs on Wednesday sparked concerns, with many seeing her tears as a sign she was about to lose her job. It caused market panic. No. 10 has since said it was a personal matter. PMQs came after Labour got their welfare bill passed, after making huge concessions. It’s been the story that’s dominated much of the news this week.

The Glastonbury row and the UK heatwave dominated much of the news at the beginning of the week.