Yorkshire Water is the latest company to announce restrictions, while drought is likely to be declared in some areas.

The economy shrank by 0.1% while the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weighed on June growth.

The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were about "bashing business".

Six contenders to stage the 2023 song contest are in England with one in Scotland.

Stocks of the vaccine run low in the UK, with a new batch not due to arrive until next month.

The supermarkets are joining other chains in removing the barbecues from sale over fire risk.

Emma Edwards says his reinstatement sends a message "that domestic abuse survivors don't matter".

The 66-year-old says the council will need to double its offer to get him to vacate his property.

The man went missing on Sunday after getting into difficulties while with a friend.

By the time BBC journalist Sarah Lee was able to get doctors to listen, her cancer had spread.

Known for 1980s hit Pass the Dutchie, the band played the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.

July saw temperature records broken multiple times.

A hosepipe ban is being introduced for some areas, but what about the rest of the UK?

The heatwave will make conditions on England's farms worse as experts warn of smaller harvests.

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

The inflatable was spotted in St George's Square in Pimlico amid soaring temperatures.

More shade, extra fans and ice blocks are also being used at Hatton Country World near Warwick.

With temperatures rising, how can you stop your home overheating?

Wildfires are uniquely challenging for fire crews and they are becoming much more frequent.

A farmer, flower grower and animal rescue centre worker speak about the challenges of the conditions.

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.

Conservatives who are not UK citizens explain why they’re voting in the party’s leadership ballot.

The first minister's future is again the subject of speculation, despite her plans for a referendum.

Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world.

Liverpool's tourism owes Bill Heckle and Dave Jones "a huge debt of thanks", says the lord mayor.

Councils across the country are sending vulnerable young people to children's homes in Blackpool. The approach is raising concerns.

One in six local authorities in the UK have lost at least one pool since 2019, BBC News finds.

As the cost of living soars 'repair cafes' are growing in popularity.

The consumer journalist says rising prices are a crisis on a scale with the Covid pandemic.

Wheelchair user Naomi Stenning has been campaigning at King's College London for two years to improve access to buildings.

A new petition to the government is calling for a tax on plastic lawns to 'encourage more sustainable options'.

In 2015, Andrea Sheardown was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and given just six weeks to live.

About 60 people were evacuated from their homes in west London but no injuries were reported.

Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny".

An astronomical forecast for the yearly cost of energy and a likely drought declaration lead the papers.

Yorkshire Water, which supplies five million customers, says it has hit the point where a ban is needed.

Wales could face regular repeats of this summer's prolonged hot and dry weather, says expert.

Two people needed medical treatment after a fire took hold in the South Lanarkshire town.

Energy and food costs as well as wage inflation are having an impact, says Hotels Federation chief Janice Gault.

Gas firm SGN's Martin Holloway spoke to residents at a community meeting on Thursday evening.