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Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years. [...]

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation. [...]

Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on

The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader. [...]

Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling. [...]

Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war. [...]

British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow

The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings. [...]

Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year

Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show. [...]

Homes flooded and residents evacuated after quarry 'incident'
Homes flooded and residents evacuated after quarry 'incident'

Roads have been shut and people have been told to avoid the area, with reports of 5ft of water in some homes. [...]

England on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates
England on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates

In a preliminary assessment, the agency said there were an estimated 2,877 heat-related deaths during the May and June heatwaves, almost double the figure for last year. [...]

Missing child, 5, dies after being found in water
Missing child, 5, dies after being found in water

West Mercia Police says the missing child was found unresponsive. [...]