Prime Minister Andy Burnham is chairing the first emergency Cobra meeting to address the escalating extreme heatwave and the national emergency warning due to wildfires across the UK. The intensifying drought has also led to a significant drop in reservoir levels, uncovering a long-lost village. A new report highlights the wide-ranging costs of record-breaking heatwaves on the UK's health and energy systems, with the UK on track for its hottest summer on record.

The Independent: Heatwave prompts Cobra meeting amid wildfire warning

Andy Burnham will chair a Cobra meeting to address the extreme heatwave and a warning of a 'national emergency' due to wildfires.

The i Paper: PM to chair first emergency Cobra meeting on extreme heat and wildfires

The Prime Minister will lead an emergency Cobra meeting to address the current extreme heat and the rising threat of wildfires across the UK.

The Independent: Drought impacts UK, revealing lost village at reservoir

The drought affecting much of the UK has caused reservoir levels to drop significantly, uncovering the remains of a long-lost village.

The Observer: Hot and Bothered: UK's Heatwave Costs

A report by Jeevan Vasagar highlights the wide-ranging impacts of record-breaking heatwaves on the UK's health, energy systems, and other aspects of life.

The i Paper: When the next heatwave will start as UK on track for hottest summer on record

The UK is experiencing conditions that could lead to its hottest summer on record, with details on when the next heatwave is expected.

Fifty police chiefs have united to call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers. This comes as a UK probation chief has also issued a stark warning that the early release scheme for prisoners could lead to an increase in serious crimes.

The Independent: Police chiefs urge halt to early release of PC Harper's killers

Fifty police chiefs have called on Andy Burnham to prevent the early release of the killers of PC Andrew Harper.

BBC News: Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, UK probation chief warns

A UK probation chief has warned that an early release scheme could lead to more serious crimes.

A new 'flashpoint' has been identified in the ongoing small boats crisis, with criminals now using large dinghies from remote beaches to bypass detection. A border chief has warned that the UK government currently lacks sufficient powers to effectively halt these crossings.

The i Paper: New small boats flashpoint where smugglers evade UK crackdown

Criminals are using large dinghies from remote beaches to avoid detection, as a border chief warns the UK government lacks sufficient powers to halt the boats.

An investigation is underway into Peter Mandelson's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The probe examines UK government documents and raises questions regarding Mandelson's potential ambassadorship, delving into his 'secret history'.

The Observer: Epstein's 'Best Pal': The Mandelson Files Investigation

An investigation into Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, examining UK government documents and raising questions about his potential ambassadorship.

Prosecutors are arguing that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are a significant flight risk as they prepare for a bail hearing in the US, where they are fighting extradition to the UK. The brothers were arrested in Miami after British authorities issued new rape and sex trafficking charges against them.

BBC News: UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

Investigative journalist Rachel Aviv has discussed her new book, which reportedly casts doubt on the murder conviction of Lucy Letby. The interview explores what the book reveals about motherhood and the importance of questioning established narratives.

The Observer: Making the Case for Lucy Letby

An interview with investigative journalist Rachel Aviv discusses her reporting that casts doubt on Lucy Letby's murder conviction, exploring what her new book reveals about motherhood and the importance of asking questions.