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More babies born out of wedlock or civil partnerships ‘for first time on record’

There were 624,828 live births registered in England and Wales in 2021, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

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Rishi Sunak would target Whitehall savings to fund cost-of-living winter help

The former chancellor announced the approach as his leadership rival Liz Truss maintained she is committed to helping struggling families.

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Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

The National Drought Group moved England into ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ status.

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Much of UK to see heatwave conditions as hot and dry weather continues

Warnings over lighting fires have been issued in the heat, while households are facing hosepipe bans to limit water use after dry weather.

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Show gardens ‘prioritising which plants to look after’ during dry spell

Kew is ‘avoiding excessively using sprinklers during the day’ to reduce evaporation rates.

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Queen continues to rule TV ratings chart despite Euro 2022 final

The top three biggest TV audiences of the year so far are all for live events.

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Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

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Sunak and Truss in new clash over cost-of-living crisis

Former chancellor said his rival’s plans for tax cuts are a ‘big bung’ for large businesses and the better off.

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Andrew Bailey denies Bank was too slow to act over soaring inflation

The Governor of the Bank of England warned that earlier interest rate rises could have brought forward a recession.

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Hosepipe ban to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Months of little rainfall, combined with record-breaking temperature in July, have left rivers at exceptionally low levels

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Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.

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Half of British public say Tories don’t deserve re-election – poll

But many people are not convinced that Labour is ready for office.

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£50-a-month jump in average tracker mortgage costs following rate rise

The increase adds up to more than £600 extra in mortgage costs over the course of a year.

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One in 20 people not looking for paid work ‘have long Covid’

The total number with long Covid now stands at 1.8 million.

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Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

Younger people were much more likely to have faced financial difficulties in the last six months, according to an Ipsos poll.

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Tory vote security concerns ‘highlight cyber risk to democratic process’

The risk posed by hackers, including those linked to states like Russia, has been apparent in elections across the West.

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Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel on Monday in record high for 2022

More than 17,000 people have arrived in the UK this year

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Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

The figures lag behind the latest wave of infections, which looks to have already peaked.

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Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs voiced their support for the former chancellor on Tuesday.

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Forecasters predict tropical humid heat and rain after driest July on record

Temperature are likely to remain warm in northern parts of England and Scotland.

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Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England down a quarter since latest peak

The fall could ease pressure on NHS staff attempting to clear a record backlog of treatment.

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July migrant crossings hit highest monthly total for year

Some 3,683 made the crossing on 90 boats in the 31-day period.

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Sunak insists he will bring ‘radicalism’ to No 10 as he battles for Tory votes

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak is battling with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to become the next prime minister.

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Mothers praise England players ‘for showing that girls and women can play’

The Lionesses are facing Germany at Wembley.

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