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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Andy Burnham has said the government is certainly considering banning disposable barbecues to prevent fires.
Speaking on a visit to Stevenage, the prime minister warned of a significant wildfire problem in the south, citing great concern for the New Forest alongside northern areas and Suffolk. He warned that many blazes have been created by disposable barbecues.
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
The 81-year-old star shared on social media that he is already feeling better following a successful routine coronary stent procedure. Doctors advised four weeks of recovery before returning to the stage, forcing him to miss shows in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and Nevada.
A woman has died following an incident that prompted a large emergency services response on the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire border.
Police and paramedics were called to Parlaunt Road in Langley, near Thames Road, at 9.20am on Tuesday. Witnesses reported seeing a significant emergency presence remaining at the scene for some time. Thames Valley Police confirmed that a woman in her 50s sadly died.
In a rare summertime plea, Britain’s electricity system operator has warned of tight supply tonight.
The National Energy System Operator, NESO, has called for extra supply or energy users to power down as extreme heat and an eclipse threaten solar power. Hot conditions boost demand through air conditioning and fan use, while generation is less effective. Gas generation is less efficient in heat, and nuclear plants face temporary shutdowns when cooling water is too hot.
The first locations where households living close to upgraded electricity pylons and substations receive a £250 annual bill discount have been revealed.
Customers living within 1,600ft or 500m of 43 transmission projects across Britain are eligible for up to 10 years under the “pounds for pylons” scheme. UK ministers say upgrading infrastructure is vital for renewable power, but critics argue discounts are meagre compensation for the impact on homes, neighbourhoods, and the environment.
Nearly five hundred children in England have been injured in e-scooter incidents since 2019, according to a new study.
Writing in the Emergency Medicine Journal, researchers found the average age of injured youngsters was twelve, with under two per cent wearing helmets. Warning of serious life-changing consequences for families and heavy demands on healthcare, experts called for better public health messaging and urgent reviews of legislation.
A further thirteen asylum hotels have been closed and returned to public use, the Home Office has confirmed.
Sites no longer housing asylum seekers include Blackpool’s Grand Metropole Hotel and the Gold Thorn Hotel in Wolverhampton, bringing the total number closed this year to forty-four. Around one hundred and sixty hotels across the country continue to be used for asylum accommodation.
Music streaming platform Spotify will introduce AI Persona badges from mid-September to identify virtual artists.
The company says the labels will signal when an artist profile does not represent a real human, addressing user concerns over transparency. Spotify stated that true connections between artists and fans can only be built on trust and authenticity.
Downing Street has announced the Prime Minister will chair a COBRA meeting this afternoon on the response to extreme heat, wildfires, and drought.
A spokesperson said the government understands how challenging this summer is proving for firefighters, farmers, and NHS staff, promising continued action to keep communities safe, protect water supplies, and safeguard the environment.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has admitted his announcements to tackle the cost of living are not enough on their own and hinted at further support.
Mr Burnham said he will deliver an accumulation of smaller measures to ease the pressure on household budgets. He highlighted plans for an overhaul of train fares alongside greater public control over energy, water, and housing, though he gave no details on implementation. Since taking office, his measures have included removing VAT from domestic energy bills and ending subscription traps early.
Getting older is often presented as something we should try to avoid. There's an entire industry dedicated to making us look younger, feel younger and pretend we're not getting any older at all. But growing older isn't all bad. In fact, there are plenty of things that can actually get better with age. You may have more grey hairs, but you also tend to have a better idea of who […]
