Reports suggest the prime minister is on the brink of resigning today, as Andy Burnham returns to Westminster to be sworn in as an MP.
Yesterday, Donald Trump claimed Sir Keir Starmer would quit after failing on immigration and energy. Despite the speculation, Downing Street has dismissed the suggestions, pointing to the prime minister’s remarks that he will fight any leadership challenge.
A man has been found dead in the water at Dorney Lake, just outside Windsor.
Police were called to the Buckinghamshire site at around fourteen minutes past four today. A police spokesperson confirmed that the man’s body was discovered in the water, adding that his next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers.
Experts describe the incoming heatwave as unprecedented, with UK temperature records set to be annihilated for two months in a row.
The Royal Meteorological Society says a high pressure system is driving the warming, but chief executive Professor Liz Bentley warned that fossil fuel emissions changing our climate are causing these frequent and dangerous extremes.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war have concluded with encouraging progress in Switzerland.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan confirmed a roadmap has been agreed towards reaching a final deal within sixty days. A US diplomat stated discussions focused on clarifying confusing messaging from Iran regarding the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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