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France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queuesSat 23rd May 2026 17:55 BST
France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soarSat 23rd May 2026 18:09 BST
Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says MilburnSat 23rd May 2026 13:00 BST
'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UKSat 23rd May 2026 20:29 BST
Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK

The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentencesSat 23rd May 2026 08:23 BST
Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-airSat 23rd May 2026 17:00 BST
Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

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