The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday, affecting parts of England and Wales, with potential travel disruptions and flooding risks.
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Friday’s UK headlines are dominated by the upcoming vote in the House of Commons on assisted dying. The End of Life Bill would allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to get medical assistance to end their own lives. MPs will have one final debate before the vote takes place this afternoon. If approved, it will go to the House of Lords for scrutiny, but if MPs do not support it, it will fail.
UK, French and German foreign ministers will hold talks with their Iranian counterparts in Geneva today as part of efforts to ease the Israel-Iran conflict. Ahead of the meeting, David Lammy says “a window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution”.
The UK’s ongoing heatwave is a hot topic today, with temperatures set to rise above 30C for a second day running. Heat alerts have been issued as the heat gripping the nation is set to last until Sunday.
The UK is experiencing an early summer heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 32°C in central England for a second day, following Thursday’s hottest day of the year so far.
Wednesday’s headlines continue to be dominated by the latest from the Middle East as Donald Trump appears to signal US troops could be entering the war. The potential arrival of the Americans comes as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear energy sites.
The G7 summit has ended, with Donald Trump leaving early and skipping the arrival of Ukraine’s Zelenskyy – commentators suggest a calculated move from the US president, who continues to cosy up to Russia’s Putin. Much of the summit’s key talking points were sidelined due to the Israel-Iran war.
A little closer to home, MPs have overwhelmingly voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, a milestone moment, that marks the biggest change to abortion laws for nearly 60 years.
The UK is set to enjoy a heatwave this week, with temperatures reportedly hitting 33C in England. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, telling the public to make sure they remain safe.
The HS2 railway project is set to be delayed beyond the target date of 2033, according to a report from the BBC. The transport secretary is expected to tell Parliament on Wednesday that there is no way to deliver the railway line on schedule and within budget.
New stats show that UK inflation has held at 3.4% in the year to May. It’s come as a bit of a surprise, as many analysts expected to see a bit of a dip, owing to the impact of the timing of Easter on transport costs.
A domestic heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with temperatures reaching up to 32 °C in southern England by Saturday, according to the Met Office.
Liverpool have clinched the Premier League title in spectacular fashion, delighting fans across the city and beyond. Meanwhile, the UK is bracing for an intense heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to soar well above seasonal averages. In politics, the upcoming local elections could see notable gains for Reform UK, as dissatisfaction with the main parties fuels growing support for smaller challengers.
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No, not even with a window left open.
The 2023 record has been broken just two days after the last one was set.
Temperatures could reach 33°C in some parts of the UK.
The plume could hit the UK next week.
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‘A year like 2022, currently the warmest year on record, could be the norm by the middle of the century and relatively cool by the end of the century.’
It’s going to get hot out there. Again.
One in eight have even swapped their home office for the pub.
‘Into the weekend there should be a fair amount of dry weather, with temperatures remaining warm for many, although also humid and warm overnight.’
Does the sunshine mean summer has officially arrived? Let’s find out!
Hay fever sufferers won’t get any respite as the Met Office predicts the pollen count will be ‘very high’ in most of England and Wales.
More than 15,000 easyJet passengers were hit by flight cancellations due to severe weather.
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Cool them down when it’s warming up.
*whispers* It might be time to get excited for summer…
Time to get the lotion out and enjoy the sun and some prosecco!