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Live: Multi-vehicle crash shuts Stoke-on-Trent M6Recap: Multi-vehicle crash shuts Stoke-on-Trent M6

More public control is only way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPsMore public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs

Thunderstorm warning for London as weather alert issued with capital at risk of floodingSadiq Khan issues dead of night flash flooding warning as thunderstorms threaten London

Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – UK politics liveBurnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics liveBurnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – UK politics live

Medal ceremonies at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham postponed after fraud arrest'Suspicious activity' forces medal ceremonies at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham to be postponed

Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summerHundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe

Britain bakes; UK declares hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 38CBritain bakes: UK declares hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 38C

Amber heat warning in force as parts of England face more extreme temperaturesAmber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

Met Office issues 14 hour heatwave warning for 28 areas on Thursday - full listMet Office issues 14 hour 38C heat warning for 28 areas on Thursday - full list