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• Forecasters warn of even higher temperatures amid sweltering heatwave

  25-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Red warnings for extreme heat have been issued for an area from London and the south coast to Swansea, Somerset and Birmingham until late on Thursday.
  
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• Hosepipe ban closes in on London as millions in commuter belt under water restrictions

  25-06-2026 15:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  In Kent, South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban as temperatures soar to above 35C
  
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• University of Glasgow agrees ‘cost reduction measures’

  25-06-2026 14:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  A voluntary severance scheme is expected to launch later in the summer.
  
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• Bill Gates' Russian lover and the mystery over her visit to London's City Hall

  25-06-2026 14:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs
  
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• Death of the convertible? Choice of new models sinks to lowest level in decades

  25-06-2026 14:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  CarGurus said vehicles which can be driven with or without a roof are ‘an increasingly rare sight’.
  
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• Ten rushed to hospital with 'heat-related conditions' after M25 crash leaves drivers trapped for eight hours

  25-06-2026 14:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Secamb received a number of calls from people suffering from heat-related illnesses on the hottest June day on record in the UK
  
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• London 'cauldron': Oxford Street and Regent Street hit 56C amid record heatwave

  25-06-2026 14:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Thermal camera images reveal extreme heat on London’s streets
  
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• First detailed plans for 2,200-home green belt development released

  25-06-2026 14:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Ravensbourne Place project was met with significant opposition when first announced last year
  
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• London heatwave LIVE: Red 'risk-to-life' warning extended to Friday as temperature hits 31C

  25-06-2026 14:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  London expected to sizzle in 32C on Thursday before it gets even hotter on Friday
  
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• There is ‘some way to go’ before fuel prices return to pre-Iran oil crisis level

  25-06-2026 14:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  The AA said the average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts is 152.9p and 170.5p respectively.
  
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• Scotland fans lose hope of reaching knock-out stages after Brazil defeat

  25-06-2026 14:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  One member of the Tartan Army said the 3-0 loss on Wednesday night was a ‘terrible game’.
  
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• Chelsea resident fears nearby development will ‘plunge home into near total darkness’

  25-06-2026 14:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Rod Holliman lives in a ground-floor apartment in a building directly adjacent to the proposed five-storey building
  
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• Hosepipe ban closes in on London as millions in commuter belt now under restrictions

  25-06-2026 14:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  In Kent, South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban as temperatures soar to above 35C
  
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• Hosepipe ban closes in on London amid heatwave

  25-06-2026 13:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  In Kent, South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban as temperatures soar to above 35C
  
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• Weather warnings for whole island of Ireland as new record temperature possible

  25-06-2026 13:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  The entire island of Ireland will be under weather warnings amid high heat and threats of thunderstorms.
  
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• Father dies after being restrained by Jet2 passengers on UK flight

  25-06-2026 13:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  Callum Kerr was restrained by passengers on the flight from Larnaca after becoming ‘aggressive and disruptive’
  
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• When will the London heatwave end? Exact day temperatures expected to drop revealed

  25-06-2026 13:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Londoners can expect more sweltering heat as the heatwave continues - but when will it end?
  
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• When will the London heatwave end? Latest Met Office forecast as new weather warning issued for capital

  25-06-2026 13:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Londoners can expect more sweltering heat as the heatwave continues - but when will it end?
  
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• Keir Starmer focused on living costs and orderly transition in final weeks as PM

  25-06-2026 12:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he hoped to ensure disruption is ‘absolutely minimised’ as he hands over power following his final weeks in Downing Street.
  
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• Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record-breaking temperatures

  25-06-2026 12:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has extended its extreme heat alert into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England.
  
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• London Transport Museum to be refurbished ahead of 50th anniversary

  25-06-2026 12:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Covent Garden attraction will get a new entrance and extra 500 sqm of gallery space
  
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• Jeffrey Epstein fixer 'arranged meeting for Bill Gates' lover at City Hall in London'

  25-06-2026 12:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs
  
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• Noah Donohoe inquest jury told to reach findings on evidence heard in court

  25-06-2026 12:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Coroner Mr Justice Rooney started his charge to the jury on Thursday after months of evidence in the inquest which started in January.
  
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• Which London tourist attractions are closed in the heatwave? Full list of sites disrupted by hot weather

  25-06-2026 12:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark and the Young V&A museum are among the sites closed due to the scorching temperatures
  
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• South London council to open 45 new homes under 'unique' supported housing plan

  25-06-2026 12:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Kingston Council has approved plans for the homes designed for adults with autism or learning disabilities and older people
  
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• Scotland team and Tartan Army have ‘done their country proud’, says Swinney

  25-06-2026 12:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister was speaking after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil means there is only a very slim chance that Scotland can reach the knock-out stages.
  
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• London heatwave LIVE: Red 'risk-to-life' warning extended to Friday as temperature hits 30C

  25-06-2026 12:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  London expected to sizzle in 32C on Thursday before it gets even hotter on Friday
  
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• Labour MP ‘careful with public money’ cleared of breaching expenses rules

  25-06-2026 12:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Birmingham MP Tahir Ali was investigated after questions were asked about his office costs, travel and accommodation expenses.
  
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• Heatwave brings more disruption as temperature records look likely to tumble

  25-06-2026 12:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Exceptional heat has hit hospitals, schools and public transport – with more extreme temperatures forecast for Thursday.
  
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• London heatwave LIVE: Travel, schools and high street shutdown grows as hundreds of thousands stay at home

  25-06-2026 11:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  ‘Tropical night’ recorded in the capital as temperature stays above 20C, keeping many awake in their beds
  
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