UK sees temperatures of 38.1C, the hottest day of 2026; Greece battles wildfires after gale force winds – as it happened
A former UK government scientific adviser warned amid the ‘shattering’ heat that worse is still to comeMet Office has just offered an update on temperatures across the UK, with several stations alread
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
UK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilitiesNearly 100 children have been wrongly identified and detained as adults under Shabana Mah
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK
Greater use of private rental properties would form part of PM’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across UKMinisters are considering paying higher prices for housing asylum seekers in private
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education after new f
Politics
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
The Guardian view on A-level and T-level results: a boost to the nation’s confidence | Editorial
Young people should be proud of their achievements. Ministers should focus on what comes nextA strong set of A-level results should raise confidence in Britain’s future. These are difficult exams, and
Politics
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
State department says it has reached administrative settlement with company’s US arm to resolve breachesThe UK defence company BAE Systems is to pay a $36m (£26.7m) civil penalty after breaching US ar
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
‘Colander sales jumped nearly 40%’: how Britons viewed the solar eclipse
Safety advice was followed by most people but huge piles of litter and countless abandoned Lime bikes were left behind It started with the solar glasses, as people desperate to see the most complete e
Science
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Andy Burnham’s great British rip-off list just got even longer | Letters
Readers respond to the prime minister’s promise to end unexpected payments and hidden catches for consumersMisleading discounts and obstructive cancellation procedures certainly deserve regulation. Bu
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
DNA reveals a society organised around women in pre-Roman Britain
Descent passed from mother to daughter rather than from father to son, a study of more than 500 Iron Age individuals from north-east England suggests
Science
newscientist.com
13.08.2026
Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill
British former world title challenger Craig Richards will take on Radivoje Kalajdzic in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown, while Lee Cutler faces Louis Greene in a middleweight clash, on Zuffa Box
Sport
skysports.com
13.08.2026
Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives
As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying• H
Tech
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
U.K. Growth Boosts Case for Rate Rise, Bank of England’s Pill Says
Finance
wsj.com
13.08.2026
UK watchdog upholds complaint against Sazerac promotional event
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
Health
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
‘At any moment I might fade out’: archives reveal fearless era of land speed record breakers
Unseen material gives insight into how death-defying attempts by drivers made impact on public imaginationWith the Bonneville salt flats in Utah echoing to the sound of a new land speed record achieve
Sport
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Growth strategies grab a bigger slice of shrinking UK PE fundraising
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
UK regulator, crypto exchange HTX locked in settlement talks
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Premier to shutter Peter Alexander stores in UK
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
Finance
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026