Drought status has been declared for swathes of England as dry and hot weather continues

Water could be rationed as drought declared across parts of England and tankers arrive in first villages

Huge fires have been ravaging parts of southern France

Seven European countries send help to battle ‘monster’ wildfire ravaging southern France

Lincolnshire Police released a series of photos of Lilia

'We had four corners and now one is gone': Lilia Valutyte's mother pays tribute to girl, 9, stabbed in Boston

Police have arrested a man in his 20s

Man, 34, dies after being mauled to death by dog in Hampshire park as owner arrested

The River Thames at Shepperton in Surrey.

Body pulled from River Thames in search for man who disappeared under water

The UK will host Eurovision after coming runners up to Ukraine in 2022

Seven cities make shortlist ahead of UK's Eurovision song contest

The economy shrank by 0.1% between April and June.

Economy shrinks by 0.1% as inflation battle rages and recession fears grow

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James O'Brien caller fears her Ukrainian refugee is 'an economic migrant'

Government 'played on our emotions' to host Ukrainian refugees, says James O'Brien caller

'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

Listeners can hear the classified results every Saturday during the season

LBC News takes on Classified Football Results as new season starts

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

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Natasha Devon says there needs to be change when it comes to reporting on body image

LBC Views: Body image issues shouldn't be seen as light entertainment

We really can't have any more cases like tragic Archie

LBC Views: We can't have any more cases like tragic Archie

Natasha Devon likens the Tory leadership race to the behaviour of secondary school children

LBC Views: Tory leadership backstabbing and bitching is like school

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Thunder and lightning will be possible on Monday following the four-day heatwave.

Thunderstorm warning as heavy rain to batter UK in abrupt end to scorching four-day heatwave

Police have arrested a man in his 20s

Man, 34, dies after being mauled to death by dog in Hampshire park as owner arrested

The River Thames at Shepperton in Surrey.

Body pulled from River Thames in search for man who disappeared under water

Prince Andrew to keep taxpayer-funded bodyguards despite moving away from royal duties

Prince Andrew to keep taxpayer funded bodyguards after security review following Epstein scandal

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'Arrogant holier than thou' vegans slammed by restaurant after backlash over new menu

Lincolnshire Police released a series of photos of Lilia

'We had four corners and now one is gone': Lilia Valutyte's mother pays tribute to girl, 9, stabbed in Boston

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Dr Coffey defended Liz Truss from Tony Blair's institute's criticisms

Truss supporter defends tax plan after Tony Blair says it would only save poorest 76p but richest get £93

Liz Truss has said she is against a windfall tax on energy companies

Truss vows no windfall tax for energy firms as Boris accused of doing nothing to help families pay soaring bills

Boris Johnson told energy films any "significant fiscal decisions" would be for the next prime minister

Boris Johnson refuses to help with soaring bills after crisis talks with energy firms

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The two attacks allegedly took place on Cheetham Hill Road.

Man, 25, arrested after two women 'raped' with one suffering 'significant injuries' in Manchester

Aine Davis was arrested at Luton Airport.

'ISIS Beatle' Aine Davis, 38, appears in UK court charged with terrorism offences

Aine Davis was arrested at Luton Airport.

'ISIS Beatle' Aine Davis charged with terror offences after arriving in UK from Turkey

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Boris Johnson said if people visit Rwanda they would see it is "going places"

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Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate was searched by the FBI on Monday.

FBI 'searched Donald Trump's estate for classified nuclear documents’

Anne Heche is "not expected to survive" a horror crash in Los Angeles, her family has said.

US actress Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' horror crash that engulfed car in flames, says devastated family

A woman was impaled by a beach umbrella at Garden City beach

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European drought dries up rivers and shrivels crops

Huge fires have been ravaging parts of southern France

Seven European countries send help to battle ‘monster’ wildfire ravaging southern France

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Labour and material shortages to slow building volumes for Persimmon

Labour and material shortages to drag down building volumes for Persimmon

Boris Johnson tries glass-blowing

Companies could get more energy bill help from ministers

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Tube, train and bus strikes are set to cripple UK in August

Tube, train and bus strike dates: When are the walkouts set to cripple UK in August

The Bank of England is hiking interest rates to tackle soaring inflation

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China is holding military exercises around Taiwan

Taiwan crisis: Why is it happening and why is China upset?

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'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari mocks caller who blames Brexit for water crisis

Nick Ferrari mocks caller who blames Brexit for water crisis

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James O'Brien caller fears her Ukrainian refugee is 'an economic migrant'

Government 'played on our emotions' to host Ukrainian refugees, says James O'Brien caller

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

James O'Brien slams Boris Johnson's inaction on cost of living crisis

James O'Brien slams Boris Johnson and his potential successors' inaction on cost of living crisis

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Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

'Disgusted' caller blasts 'idiotic' Govt for inaction over 'obscene' energy price hike

'Disgusted' caller blasts 'idiotic' Govt for inaction over 'obscene' energy price hike

'You're ovaryacting': Caller who miscarried shares 'hurtful' treatment by medics and family

'You're ovaryacting': Caller who miscarried shares 'hurtful' treatment by medics and family

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Eddie Mair's heated row with Sir Iain Duncan-Smith on cost of living measures

Eddie Mair's heated row with Sir Iain Duncan Smith on cost of living measures

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Eddie Mair scrutinises Tory MP who backs Liz Truss over her stance 'on woke'

Eddie Mair scrutinises Tory MP who backs Liz Truss over her stance 'on woke'

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Rishi Sunak's Prevent plan for critics of Britain 'very slippery slope', Iain Dale says

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Tom Swarbrick will be the new host of LBC's Drivetime programme

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The government is set to issue a stark warning to energy companies

Increase investment or face fresh windfall tax, govt to warn energy firms at No10 crisis talks
Energy bosses are meeting with the government.

Crisis talks set to 'knock heads together' as bills soar while energy firms announce bumper profits
Martin Lewis has slammed the government for acting like "zombies" on the energy crisis.

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Liz Truss refused to commit to more support for families

Truss refuses to commit to more cost of living support despite shock warnings over spiralling energy bills
Households have been warned energy bills are expected to hit £4,200 in January.

Energy bills set to rise to staggering £4,200 this winter as Brits grapple with cost of living crisis
Gordon Brown is calling for an emergency budget

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Shapps wants to ease rules for HGV driving to solve driver shortages

'Brexit bonus' plan to allow motorists to drive HGVs without extra tests to help solve driver shortages
Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted he 'got it wrong' on queues at Dover

Rees-Mogg admits he 'got it wrong' when he said Brexit wouldn’t cause huge queues at Dover

Fury as Brits travelling to Spain forced to prove they have £85 to spend each day

Brexit fury: Tourists slam rule which requires Brits to have £85 to spend per day in Spain

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Four new infringement procedures have been triggered by the European Commission

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Rees-Mogg: Economic crisis 'nothing to do with Brexit'

Rees-Mogg: Economic crisis 'very little to do with Brexit'