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More than half of England ‘officially in drought’

UK is also currently experiencing its fourth widespread heatwave of 2026

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This aerial image shows the dried scorched grass surrounding Stonehenge near Amesbury, Wiltshire in southern England on July 28, 2026.

Sheikh Mohamed, UK PM discuss expanding cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Andy Burnham on his appointment as UK Prime Minister

UAE President and UK Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations by phone

UK updates Saudi Arabia travel advisory amid tensions

New guidance warns of missile, drone threats and restricted zones in Saudi Arabia

UK urges caution for travellers as security risks rise near Saudi-Yemen border

Andy Burnham: ‘King of the North’ in No 10

As mayor, Burnham transformed himself from government minister to political outsider

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives his first speech in front of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government.

Andy Burnham becomes UK’s seventh PM in a decade

New PM ‘acutely conscious’ of revolving door he was walking through at 10 Downing Street

Labour Party leader Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel, wave after an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where Britain's King Charles III invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, on July 20, 2026.

The challenges awaiting Britain’s new PM Andy Burnham

Expectations are soaring, but Britain’s fiscal and political limits remain

Labour party's Andy Burnham speaks after winning the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. in Wigan, England, Friday, June 19, 2026.

Britain's Josh Kerr sets new world record in men's mile

Scot shatters 25-year-old mile mark with 3:42.66 in London Diamond League thriller

Britain's Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men's one mile event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition at the London stadium in London on July 18, 2026.

UK to ban energy drinks for under-16s: Rules explained

Shops, online retailers and vending machines face new penalties for sales to under-16s

Government moves to curb high-caffeine drinks amid child health concerns

India to get duty-free access to UK market from today

Deal removes tariffs on 99% of tariff lines, covering almost 100% of India-UK exports

Textile, Farm Exports Hopes Rise on UK-India Trade Deal

Britain keeps UAE travel advice green

UAE retains green status as Britain adds information on Middle East tensions

British nationals living in or visiting the UAE advised to read the latest travel advice and sign up for email alerts to stay informed of any developments.

UK unveils plans for voluntary social media curfew

Critics question effectiveness of measures as teenagers can switch off default settings

A teenager looks at her mobile phone in London, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Burnham wins top UK union support on way to No. 10

Former Manchester mayor is so far the only candidate to be the party’s new leader

Labour party candidate Andy Burnham addresses supporters outside the Labour party campaign office in Ashton in Makerfield, northwest England, on June 18, 2026, as voters go to the polls to vote in the Makerfield by-election.

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