The London Fire Brigade says the risk of wildfires in London is "severe", with warnings in place across the country.

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

Millions of UK households are now subject to hosepipe bans as the country enters its third heatwave of the summer. Yorkshire Water customers' hosepipe ban started on Friday, July 11, with restrictions remaining in place until depleted reservoirs return to normal levels.