Britain is set to be hotter than Monaco this weekend before temperatures rise even higher next week. After chilly mornings at the start of this week, the weather is expected to heat up leading to temperatures above 25C from Wednesday and 28C by Saturday. And the forecast will be even hotter in the second week of July, with the Met Office expecting highs of 30C. The country will heat up over the coming days, as Thursday is set to see 24C in the south, with bouts of rain for the far north and the northwest. The mercury is expected to climb up again on Friday with highs of 26C, with a few sparse showers of light rain to fall in the north. Recommended TikToker tries out food at UK’s ‘most expensive chippy’ UK weather: Heatwave to return with 30C sunshine in time for school holidays Wimbledon weather forecast as rain disrupts first day Met Office metereologist Clare Nasir said high pressure is “firmly in charge” this weekend … [Read more...] about UK weather: Britain set to be hotter than Monaco this weekend before temperatures soar to 30C
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UK weather: Heatwave to return with 30C sunshine in time for school holidays
Britain could see temperatures as high as 35C in a matter of weeks, just in time for the school holidays, forecasters predict. Temperatures are expected to continue rising to very warm conditions towards the end of July, they added. Dan Stroud, meteorologist at the Met Office , told The Independent: “We are expecting the current sort of unsettled spell that we’re in to slowly ease. As we move into the first week of July, we have high pressure starting to develop from the south and west. “We can expect an improvement in conditions as we move into the early parts of next week, with temperatures across southern areas. Recommended Election win should trigger Scottish independence, says Sturgeon Wimbledon weather forecast as rain disrupts first day Parts of UK set for second heatwave in a week as temperatures climb to 28C “Things should start feeling fairly warm as we go into the middle of July. We are anticipating things to … [Read more...] about UK weather: Heatwave to return with 30C sunshine in time for school holidays
Chris Mason: Boris Johnson facing day of judgement
By Chris Mason Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Will Boris Johnson survive as prime minister? It is the only question that matters. There are two mechanisms available to Conservative MPs to eject a prime minister who is gluing himself to the furniture in Downing Street. The first is a flood of cabinet ministers packing it in, all at once, or one after another. For about an hour and a half last night, it looked like that very thing might be playing out. But it didn't. Follow live updates Sunak and Javid resignation letters in full Who has quit, who is staying? Two biggies, more ministers and lots of tiddlers is the current tally. Desperately awkward for a prime minister, without question. But he has bodged together a new cabinet, the kind of emergency reshuffle no party leader wants forced upon them. … [Read more...] about Chris Mason: Boris Johnson facing day of judgement
BBC News presenter caught scrolling on phone with feet up on desk mid-broadcast
On an explosive day of news from Number 10, BBC News presenter Tim Willcox didn’t seem too enthused about the whole thing, after he was caught scrolling his phone with his feet up on the desk. Presenter Ros Atkins reported live from Downing Street on Wednesday, after swathes of government ministers resigned , leaving Boris Johnson ’s leadership in peril. However, when the programme cut back to the studio, Tim was seen looking at his phone with his feet up on the desk. Quickly realising he was on air, Tim shot a sheepish look at the camera, before re-adjusting, with the footage cutting back to Ros giving his report. To be fair, we’ve all been glued to our phones today! Fans were left delighted by the gaffe, describing it as a ‘moment of light relief’ on such a hectic news day. One tweeted: ‘Surely I’m not the only one who’s just seen the reporter with his feet on the desk live on the BBC news.’ ‘Congrats to #bbcnews for cutting briefly from Ros Atkins to an … [Read more...] about BBC News presenter caught scrolling on phone with feet up on desk mid-broadcast
UK robust banks resilient enough to weather financial downturn
Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey says UK banks remain 'strong' (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The country's economic outlook has "deteriorated materially" alongside the rest of the world but is faring better than the 2008 crisis, experts said yesterday. Related articles Cost-of-living crisis fuels boom for pawnbrokers City urged to immediately cut 1.7 million EU rules stifling economy Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said the Bank's verdict seems to be that "the situation isn't as quite as bad as previous crises". She added: "Consumers might be coping with the biggest … [Read more...] about UK robust banks resilient enough to weather financial downturn
Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Cabinet ministers poised to tell Boris Johnson he must resign
This looks like the endgame. A group of Cabinet ministers - including the new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi - are planning to confront Boris Johnson this evening and tell him that he must step down as Prime Minister. The Telegraph understands that Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, and Simon Hart, the Welsh Secretary, are among those who are preparing to make the intervention . Mr Zahawi is also understood to be involved, with the push against the Prime Minister being coordinated by Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris. It comes as Mr Johnson continues to suffer a brutal wave of resignations. As this email was sent, 35 Tory MPs had left Government roles in the last 24 hours. Yet Mr Johnson told MPs at Prime Minister's Questions and the liaison committee that he intends to "keep going". Our live blog is your first point of call for breaking news. Our Government resignation tracker tells you who has quit and when they … [Read more...] about Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Cabinet ministers poised to tell Boris Johnson he must resign
Nicola Sturgeon impending disaster as UK-breakaway could spark Scottish inflation spike
Nicola Sturgeon tells Jon Kay ‘please listen to me’ in clash Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is pushing for a vote on Scottish independence in 2023. Scotland’s top law officer – the Lord Advocate – has sent legislation on the country holding a referendum to the UK Supreme Court, and it has been reported that the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) will be dealt a blow. According to documents published on Tuesday, the Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain, "does not have the necessary degree of confidence" that MSPs in Holyrood can legislate for a referendum. Related articles MAPPED: How Scotland voted in … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon impending disaster as UK-breakaway could spark Scottish inflation spike
Weather: Heavy rain watches in place as storm prepares to sweep in on Friday
MetService Saturated parts of the North Island, which have been very wet in the last six weeks, are to get even more rain. Take a breath when the rain stops, because there’s now a bigger system on its way, with already sopping northern areas the first to face it. MetService has issued a severe weather watch for seven parts of Aotearoa that it anticipates will be hit the hardest by what is expected to be widespread rain late on Thursday and into a particularly wet Friday. A deep low, associated with fronts and troughs, are expected to approach New Zealand from the north Tasman Sea on Thursday, then over the country on Friday, according to MetService. A severe rain watch has been issued by forecasters, saying Northland and Coromandel would bear the initial brunt of the wet conditions. READ MORE: June temperatures 'well above average' in North Island; more rain for many western, inland areas Bluff residents asked to stay inside as building roof and powerlines come … [Read more...] about Weather: Heavy rain watches in place as storm prepares to sweep in on Friday
Wimbledon order of play: Full day 1 schedule including Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic
The 2022 Wimbledon Championships is finally here and there is much excitement and anticipation for the tournament as it welcomes its first full-capacity crowd since 2019, with a star-studded lineup getting things underway on day one. Men’s reigning champion Novak Djokovic will look to retain his title from last year by getting off to the perfect start on Monday, while Andy Murray will hope to take advantage of playing on home soil. Elsewhere, Emma Raducanu will be eager to continue her remarkable rise. Here is all you need to know about the full schedule for Wimbledon Day 1, including who’s playing, start times and how to watch. What time does Wimbledon Day 1 start? Wimbledon Day 1 begins at 11am on Monday, June 27 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London. The First Day of the Gentleman’s Single and Ladies’ Singles First Round will take place, with matches beginning at 11am on No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court and Court’s 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, … [Read more...] about Wimbledon order of play: Full day 1 schedule including Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon order of play: Full day 3 schedule including Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu
Tuesday’s action at Wimbledon 2022 saw the final set of first round fixtures played out as a host of names booked their place in the second round, including men’s world no.2 Rafael Nadal and women’s world No.1 Iga Swiatek, although seven-time champion Serena Williams suffered an early exit. But day three sees men’s world no.1 Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray return to action, as well as British no.1 Emma Raducanu , as they look to continue their winning ways and advance to the third round. Here is all you need to know about the full schedule for Wimbledon Day 3, including who’s playing, start times and how to watch. What time does Wimbledon Day 3 start? Wimbledon Day 3 begins at 11am on Wednesday, June 29 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London. The First Day of the Gentleman’s Single and Ladies’ Singles Second Round will take place, with matches beginning at 11am on No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court and Court’s 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, … [Read more...] about Wimbledon order of play: Full day 3 schedule including Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu