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Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called “heat dome” – conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.Meanwhile, temperatures in the UK peaked at 33.1C at Heathrow yesterday – with hot conditions also expected today. So, what’s going on with our weather?Follow latest: Amber heat health alert extended to more areas What is a heat dome?A heat dome forms when an area of high pressure lingers over a region for days or weeks.This pressure traps hot air – like the dome of a pizza oven or a lid on…

The UK’s YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed en masse for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.The creator economy in the UK is thought to employ around 45,000 people and contribute over £2bn to the country in one year alone, according to the new research by YouTube and Public First. But, despite all that value, its workers say they feel underappreciated by the authorities. Image: Max Klyemenko, famous for his Career Ladder videos, wants the government to take creators like himself more seriously. Pic: Youtube “If you look at the viewership,…

The chief rabbi has described the BBC’s response to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury as “belated and mishandled” – as the rap duo involved, Bob Vylan, said the UK government needed to talk about its “criminal inaction”.Sir Ephraim Mirvis said “vile Jew-hatred” had been aired at the Somerset music festival and it was a “time of national shame”. Confidence in the BBC’s “ability to treat antisemitism seriously” has been brought to a “new low”, he said in a post on X, adding that “outright incitement to violence and hatred” appeared to be acceptable if it was couched as “edgy political commentary”.Ordinary…

Heatwaves and hot days may often be described as “good weather”, but heat can have a dangerous effect on the human body. From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, dehydration to water toxicity, it can be a minefield trying to stay cool – so the tech world is coming up with its own solutions to overheating. Getting sweaty – and measuring itOur bodies strive to maintain a core temperature of roughly 37C, but this can vary from person to person.When it is warm outside, our blood vessels open up to try and lose heat to our surroundings. The hypothalamus in the brain…

A major component within household energy bills is set to rise sharply from next year to help pay for efforts to maintain energy security during the transition to green power.The industry regulator Ofgem’s draft determination on how much it will allow network operators to charge energy suppliers from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 would push up network costs within household bills by £24 a year. These charges currently account for 22% of the total bill.Money latest: ‘I worry I’ll lose my house’The findings, which will be subject to consultation before a final determination by the end of the…

The BBC has said it regrets not pulling the live stream of Bob Vylan’s “unacceptable” Glastonbury set – as Ofcom said the broadcaster has “questions to answer”.The corporation has faced mounting criticism over airing the performance on Glastonbury’s West Holts Stage, during which the rap-punk duo’s frontman Bobby Vylan led chants of: “Free, free Palestine” and: “Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)”.Sky News understands that the band have since been dropped by their representatives United Talent Agency.Sir Keir Starmer condemned the remarks as “appalling hate speech”, while festival organiser Emily Eavis said they “crossed a line” – and…

Donald Trump has said the US government has found a buyer for TikTok that he will reveal “in about two weeks”.The president told Fox News “it’s a group of very wealthy people”, adding: “I think I’ll probably need China approval, I think President Xi will probably do it.” TikTok was ordered last year to find a new owner for its US operation – or face a ban – after politicians said they feared sensitive data about Americans could be passed to the Chinese government.The video app’s owner, Bytedance, has repeatedly denied such claims.It originally had a deadline of 19 January…

The owner of the Lindsey oil refinery has crashed into insolvency, putting hundreds of jobs at risk at the energy conglomerate behind the Lincolnshire site.Sky News has learnt that State Oil, the parent company of Prax Group, which has oilfield interests in the Shetlands and owns roughly 200 petrol stations, has been forced to call in administrators amid mounting losses at the refinery. Oil industry sources said an announcement was expected later on Monday.Money latest: Is it worth getting a fixed energy deal? One of the sources said the Official Receiver had appointed FTI Consulting to act as special manager…

Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said chants of “death to the IDF” on its West Holts stage on Saturday “very much crossed a line”.Eavis, whose father Michael co-founded the festival, posted on Instagram on Sunday morning responding to rap duo Bob Vylan’s set the day before. “Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the Festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence,” she wrote.She said that while “as a festival, we stand against all forms of war and terrorism – we…

The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial.But how much do you know about the science behind sunburn… and how to prevent it? Read more: Amber heat health alert issued for EnglandWhat is sunburn?While we all know what sunburned skin looks like – red and sore – it might not be so clear what is happening underneath the skin. “Essentially, it’s inflammation,” said Dr Rachel Abbott, a consultant dermatologist who specialises in skin cancer for the Cardiff and Vale University health…