Thousands in Kent faced water outages for a week during the hottest period of the year, with vulnerable residents struggling to access bottled water. Businesses lost thousands, and criticism is aimed at South East Water for failing infrastructure and executive pay, despite high customer bills.
A 15-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man are among 14 deaths in UK water incidents during the recent heatwave, with warnings issued about cold water shock risks.
Banks in India will observe Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) holidays on either May 27 or 28, 2026, depending on the state, following central and Telangana government's date shift to May 28. Customers are advised to check local schedules.
A 30-year-old woman has died after being shot outside a bar in Sheffield city centre. South Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested three individuals. The victim's family has been informed.
The UK has recorded its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching nearly 35C. The heatwave is affecting Europe, with heat health alerts issued and concerns raised about mortality rates and the need for adaptation measures.
The UK has broken its all-time temperature record for May, with highs reaching 33.5C. The heatwave is expected to persist, with warnings of increased illness and mortality rates, particularly for vulnerable groups. Experts stress the need for heat adaptation measures and emission cuts.
Eight areas in England have met heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching 32.3C, the highest of the year so far. New national May temperature records may be set, with forecasts predicting highs of 33C or 34C in southeast England. Amber heat-health alerts are in place for parts of the Midlands and eastern England.
Eight areas in England have met heatwave conditions, with a new UK May temperature record possible on Monday. Heat-health alerts are in place for parts of the Midlands and eastern England.
Banks in several Indian states will be closed between May 26-28, 2026, for holidays including Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary and Eid-ul-Adha. Customers are advised to check local branch status and utilize digital banking services.
A heatwave is set to be officially declared in parts of the UK as temperatures reach record highs for May. The Met Office has issued heat-health alerts for eastern England and the Midlands, with potential impacts on health and tourism.
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures hitting 30.5C in Kent. Forecasters predict extreme heat over the bank holiday weekend, with potential record-breaking temperatures and high UV levels. Health alerts have been issued for several regions.
The UK experienced its hottest day of the year with temperatures hitting 30.5C in Kent. Forecasters predict continued heat, potentially breaking May records over the bank holiday weekend, with amber heat health alerts issued for several regions.
French border police have temporarily suspended biometric checks at Dover port to ease passenger delays caused by the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Port authorities described the situation as "challenging" and welcomed the move, which will significantly reduce border processing times.
The UK is bracing for an intensifying heatwave over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach the low 30s Celsius. Heat health alerts are in effect, and London has already seen its warmest day of the year.
Amber heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK as record-breaking May temperatures up to 33C are forecast for the bank holiday weekend. The Met Office warns of potential risks to life, property damage, and travel delays.
The UK anticipates a surge in traffic this late May bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C. Motoring organizations predict nearly 19 million drivers will hit the roads, facing potential delays at the Port of Dover due to the EU's new entry-exit system.
Travelers heading to Europe via the Port of Dover are experiencing significant delays, with waits of up to two hours, due to the new EU Entry Exit System (EES) registration process. Congestion is also expected on UK roads and railways as millions travel for the bank holiday weekend amidst soaring temperatures.
UK Health Security Agency issues heat health alerts as temperatures forecast to rise to 30C over bank holiday weekend
Britain is set for a dramatic temperature rise, with highs of 26°C predicted for Friday after a cold May. The Met Office forecasts settled sunshine and warmer weather for the bank holiday weekend, particularly in England and Wales.
There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchaseThe eye-catching non-Hormuz news in energy-land last month was that Great Britain is set for a record-breaking summer for wind and solar power generation. The national energy system operator even thought there could be periods – a sunny weekend or a bank holiday afternoon of low demand, for example – when more renewable power would be available than the electricity grid needed.So, on the face of it, it is an odd moment for Centrica, owner of British Gas, to fork out £370m to buy a 16-year-old combined-cycle gas turbine plant in south Wales. After all, the government’s clean power plan imagines that, come 2030, Great Britain’s entire fleet of gas plants will be used to generate only 5% of its electricity, down from 31.5% in 2025. Continue reading...
A council orders all work on the land, which began on bank holiday weekend, to cease immediately.
Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reformThe racing industry is such a broad and varied collection of professions, venues and interests that at times it can feel like the Holy Roman empire: there is always a turf war or two going on somewhere, but never to such an extent that the whole thing falls apart.Ascot’s announcement on Monday that it will quit the Racecourse Association (RCA) at the end of the year, however, feels like more than just another localised dispute. The email dropped at 9am on a bank holiday, as if to underline that the king’s track means business, and where Ascot has led, others may follow, putting the future of a trade association that dates back to 1907 in serious doubt. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer is attending a European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, where he announced UK plans to join the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine. The loan, previously blocked by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, will provide military support for Ukraine and give British defence firms access to major contracts. The move is part of Starmer's efforts to improve post-Brexit UK-EU relations ahead of a summer summit.
The UK faces a mixed bank holiday Monday with Scotland and Northern Ireland expecting sunny spells while England and Wales remain mostly cloudy with risk of heavy thundery showers in southern areas. Temperatures will range from 11C to 19C, significantly cooler than the weekend's peak of 23.2C at Kew Gardens. The week ahead promises cooler conditions with Wednesday forecast to be the coolest day, with highs just below 10C in the north and around 15C in the south.
