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
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
How might Boris Johnson be removed as PM?
By Iain Watson Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing After a wave of high profile resignations, Number 10 will be keen to say they have stabilised the ship - there is a new chancellor, with a new approach, a new health secretary and a new education secretary. One of Boris Johnson's allies claimed that Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid had failed to "tap up" support from other cabinet ministers, before announcing their resignations on Tuesday evening, although one more minister has yet to make his intentions clear. The PM's ally says he will weather this storm - but the political waters remain very choppy. Some of Mr Johnson's Conservative critics - including still-serving ministers - think he is holed beneath the water line. If - and I stress if - his premiership does go under, how might it happen? Further resignations The first possibility … [Read more...] about How might Boris Johnson be removed as PM?
Brexit-backing Attorney General calls on Boris to quit and throws hat into leadership race
Suella Braverman slams BBC's 'malevolent' Brexit reporting Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Suella Braverman, who was appointed as Boris Johnson's Attorney General in February 2020, urged the Prime Minister to step down amid the Cabinet chaos. The Fareham MP told ITV's Robert Peston: "I've been a supporter of Boris for many years and I am incredibly proud to have served in his administration and I am very proud of what he has achieved on Brexit, on Covid, on Ukraine." Related articles PM's allies slam Sunak after Cabinet chaos puts Boris on the brink Brexit campaigners slam Sir Keir Starmer over Labour's 5-point EU plan Ms … [Read more...] about Brexit-backing Attorney General calls on Boris to quit and throws hat into leadership race
Oil price surge: Brent Crude bounces back in ‘reset’ amid return of supply concerns
Greg Hands makes Putin jibe at SNP over oil and gas 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 Oil prices rose by almost three percent as markets prepare to open on Wednesday. Brent Crude future rose by a total of $3.08 (£2.58) to $105.85 (£88.60) per barrel despite plunging by as much as 9.5 percent on Tuesday. Related articles Ukraine: Horror as Putin official found in 'pool of blood' Kamala Harris mocked after speaking in front of spelling gaffe Yesterday's drop is said to have been the biggest daily drop since March. However, it was last up 92 cents (77 pence), or 0.9 percent, at $103.69 (£86.79) a barrel at 2.43am. US … [Read more...] about Oil price surge: Brent Crude bounces back in ‘reset’ amid return of supply concerns
Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney
By Tiffanie Turnbull Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing About 50,000 people have been urged to evacuate their homes as floods hit Australia's largest city for the third time this year. Parts of Sydney have received about eight months of rain in four days. Roads have been cut off, some houses are under water and thousands have been left without power. Widespread flooding across Australia - driven by a La Niña weather pattern - has killed more than 20 people this year, many in New South Wales (NSW). More than 100 evacuation orders have been issued across Greater Sydney for the current emergency. People in another 50 areas have been warned to prepare to leave, as several major rivers flood. Severe weather is also hitting the nearby Hunter and Illawarra regions. Some areas of NSW have seen 800mm of rain in four days, says the Bureau of … [Read more...] about Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney
Sydney floods aftermath: ‘Everybody is traumatised’
By Shaimaa Khalil Published 20 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing In the town of Windsor, north-west of Sydney, some roads have turned into small rivers. And the only way to get around is by boat. Mathew Benson has been rowing up and down one of the streets in a neighbourhood in the suburb of Australia's largest city. "I'm bringing food and water to people over there," he tells me, pointing to the other side. "We're just watching and waiting." While some cars are barely visible, others are completely submerged. Many residents in the area have had to leave their homes and others are stranded as roads have been cut off. Thousands have been left without power. Another local, Sam, points to her house just across the submerged road. "We don't know about the second floor. But the first floor is definitely flooded," she tells me in tears. This is the … [Read more...] about Sydney floods aftermath: ‘Everybody is traumatised’
Sue Barker complains about BBC decision as presenter regrets Wimbledon choice
Wimbledon: Sue Barker confirms it's her last year as pundit Sign up for FREE for breaking Wimbledon news and player updates 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 Sue Barker was not best pleased to be thrust outside by the BBC in near-25 degree heat to present Wimbledon on Wednesday. The UK is set for a heatwave in the coming days and temperatures have already started to soar at SW19. Related articles Sue Barker breaks down and threatens John McEnroe in sad scenes Sue Barker bites back at Pat Cash over Andy Murray jibe at Wimbledon Barker, who will leave her role as BBC's lead presenter of the tournament after Sunday's final matches, headed up the coverage ahead of the remaining two men's … [Read more...] about Sue Barker complains about BBC decision as presenter regrets Wimbledon choice
Recording Scotland’s extreme high-altitude trees
By Steven McKenzie Published 17 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Scotland's hilltops were once a landscape full of woodlands but tree cover disappeared over thousands of years due to human activity. Now researcher Sarah Watts is among those collecting information on where trees are taking root as part of her work on mountain woodland restoration. "When we are talking about altitudes above 900m that is very, very extreme for a tree to grow," she says. But she says trees have been found at heights of more than 1,000m (3,281ft) on some of Scotland's highest peaks. The trees reach the mountains as seeds - often blown on winds or deposited in bird droppings after being eaten. "It's a natural process," says Ms Watts - a PhD researcher based in the Highlands with the University of Stirling's Global Change Ecology research group. "Native trees … [Read more...] about Recording Scotland’s extreme high-altitude trees