A rare red warning has come into force in parts of England and Wales, lasting until 21:00 tomorrow - it means the weather could bring a risk to life.

The prime minister's chief secretary was considering entering a contest - he now says "Andy Burnham is going to be the next prime minister".

Murrell used the money to buy goods ranging from cars and a motorhome to kitchenware and toiletries.

Wes Streeting - who was seen as a possible challenger to Burnham in a leadership contest - says he backs the former Greater Manchester mayor.

The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is remanded into custody as judge says he faces lengthy sentence.

Wes Streeting - who was seen as a possible challenger to Burnham in a leadership contest - says he backs the former Greater Manchester mayor.

The rare warning from the UK Met Office means the high temperatures could lead to serious illness or danger to life as well as risks to power and transport.

Downing Street staff have brought speakers into the street - the preparations for a prime ministerial statement are beginning, our political editor reports.