Several brigades declared major incidents after wildfires broke out as temperatures soared.

UK inflation climbed to 9.4% in the year to June from 9.1% in May.

Conservative MPs will decide on the two candidates to be put to a ballot of party members.

The government says its new strategy will make it easier for women to access tailored care.

It is linked to a rise in exotic pet ownership and some of those bitten include teens and small children.

A lucky ticket-holder matches seven numbers to become the biggest National Lottery winner of all time.

The government unveils pay deals for public sector workers as inflation eats into salaries.

Britain's Jake Wightman produces a brilliant final burst to take 1500m gold at the World Championships.

Emergency crews are looking for a missing swimmer who got into difficulties in the sea at Clacton.

People complained that the "irresponsible" smart watch advert encouraged unsafe behaviour.

The band will perform at the opening ceremony in their hometown of Birmingham later this month

From giving birth to working in a river - how people have coped with the unprecedented heat.

Votes are fluid and it's all to play for in the battle to pick who could end up leading party and country.

Singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor says she's surprised her anthems of self-empowerment are seen as radical.

Rival camps are giving out hostile briefings, but many Conservative MPs are enjoying themselves.

Why have working-class Londoners largely failed to benefit from the legacy of the 2012 Olympics?

Mother-of-one Niamh Toner tells BBC News how she is coping with the rising cost of living.

Cricket is dealt two serious warnings about its future during Tuesday's sweltering one-day international between England and South Africa.

Morten Toft Tech, founder of Meatless Farm, which makes plant-based meat alternative food, shares his business advice.

Car enthusiasts are used to spending on their motors, but the petrol costs could price some out.

The London Fire Brigade declares a major incident after a number of fires break out across the capital.

Residents have been sharing ways to keep animals cool during the UK's worst-ever heatwave.

The BBC's Matt Taylor says fresher weather is on the way, after the UK topped 40C on Tuesday.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines why this heatwave is different.

Record temperatures in the UK and the narrowing race to be the next Tory leader lead the papers

Dozens of fires broke out simultaneously across the capital on its hottest recorded day.

People on child tax credits and disability benefits are among those who can claim this autumn.

The train operator warns passengers could still face disruption due to the recent extreme heat.

Two people die after a light aircraft crashed at Newtownards Airport on Tuesday.

Network Rail said no direct trains are running between London and Scotland as repair work continues.