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The Met Office has issued a fresh heat‑health warning for London amid forecasts of temperatures soaring above 30 °C, possibly reaching 40 °C. The alert comes after a string of heatwaves that have already caused nearly 3,000 excess deaths across England.
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BP's decision to exit the North Sea oil sector has sparked concerns over energy security and jobs in the UK. The company's move comes after 60 years of production in the region and has been met with criticism from politicians and industry experts.
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Major wildfires have erupted across the United Kingdom, prompting emergency declarations and mass evacuations, as a severe drought grips more than half of England. The unprecedented conditions are raising alarms about food security and signaling a potential 'new normal' for the nation.
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Mayor Andy Burnham announced a nationwide push for schools to tailor curricula to regional employer demand, creating new technical pathways for 14‑year‑olds. The reforms aim to place practical education on equal footing with university routes and reduce youth reliance on welfare.
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UK police are investigating payments to the Reform UK party, with a focus on donations from a company linked to Richard Tice, the party's deputy leader. The investigation has sparked renewed scrutiny of the party's finances and transparency.
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A police boat collision on Westminster Bridge in central London has left five officers injured, with reports varying on the severity of their conditions. The incident has sparked concern and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
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The government has halted a policy to release certain prisoners ahead of schedule after a surge of public outcry and concerns from victims' families. Burnham ordered an urgent review ahead of the September launch.