A scorching heatwave gripping southern Europe is expected to tip temperatures well into the 40C range this week and next, as many Britons prepare for their summer holidays abroad.
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The government has wobbled on the oil and gas windfall tax, reflecting a growing government concern about the effect of the 75% marginal rate on a sector that supports over 200,000 jobs.