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The heatwave finally waned yesterday, with temperatures staying below 30 degrees in most places.

From today, cooler weather will begin to be felt more widely, with even a chance of rain on the horizon. However, it remains unclear if the rainfall will be heavy enough to make a real difference after a dry and scorching summer so far. Much of Britain has been left parched, with all of Wales and most of England in drought.

Robert Jenrick claims a Reform UK government would cut fifty billion pounds from the welfare bill.

The party’s treasury spokesperson says plans would result in almost three million people seeing disability and sickness payments withdrawn or modified. Reports suggest Reform would abolish personal independence payments and the health element of Universal Credit for working-age adults. Mr Jenrick added this was not an epidemic of broken backs and lost limbs.

Amy Hunt has won her third gold medal of a potential historic quadruple, as Dina Asher-Smith earned a spot in the record books.

Great Britain’s 4x100m relay stars put on a show at the European Championships in Birmingham. Sprint sensation Hunt celebrated her third title in six days following wins in the 100m and 200m. She will now attempt to become the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single edition on Sunday.

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Eleven major fires in the last 48 hours and 43 new wildfires since Friday have left services under incredible pressure, a fire chief has said. Phil Garrigan from the National Fire Chiefs Council said major incidents had been declared across the UK, including in Stourbridge, Sandwell, Pershore, Stoke-on-Trent, Hampshire, and South Wales. Many residents forced to flee their homes remain unsure when they can return. In Stourbridge, where 38 homes […]

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