The prime minister will spend much of the rest of August in "listening mode" as travels across the country, officials said.

He also plans to use the national tour to tell voters about his 10-year plan for the UK.

Mr Burnham is set to unveil several measures intended to help people with bills and give them "breathing room" - after already announcing cuts to energy costs and a £2 cap on bus fares during his first week in Downing Street.

A spokesman for the prime minister said he will be "meeting people where they are", adding: "He thinks Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles - like hidden pricing and consumers being ripped off - must be accepted as part of life.

"He doesn't think that's right. That's why he's going to start rolling out a series of pro-consumer cost of living measures to give people some room to breathe."

The cost of living remains a major concern for the public amid the fallout of the Iran war, keeping inflation higher than expected.

A poll published by Ipsos at the end of July found 30% of people were particularly concerned about the economy, while 22% cited inflation or prices specifically.

Opposition figures have criticised Mr Burnham for the measures announced so far, which include temporarily cutting the 5% VAT on energy bills to zero, a £2 bus fare cap and a 20% cut in business rates for the majority of pubs and other hospitality venues.

Reform UK's economic spokesman Robert Jenrick said the prime minister should "scrap green levies and taxes on energy bills" and rule out tax rises in October's budget.

He added: "It's high time the Labour Party cut the ballooning benefits bill so we can relieve pressure on the hardworking majority that hold our country together."

Green Party leader Zack Polanski, writing in The i Paper, said the prime minister was "tinkering at the edges" with his announcements.

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride accused Mr Burnham, who vowed to also focus on improving high streets, of "breathtaking hypocrisy" as tax hikes and "red tape" were "hammering our high streets", forcing businesses to close and driving up prices.

He urged Mr Burnham to scrap business rates for thousands of high street firms.

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His comments were echoed by Lib Dem Treasury spokeswoman Daisy Cooper, who said Labour's tax hikes and "unnecessary new red tape" had pushed high street businesses "to the brink".

She said to "breathe life back into our high streets", Mr Burnham should reverse the job tax, deliver a VAT cut for hospitality, replace "broken" business rates and crack down on ghost landlords leaving shopfronts vacant.

According to The Daily Telegraph, a woman received a six-figure sum after the alleged relationship with Mr Infantino.

In a statement to Sky News, UEFA had said a "departure payment" was made to a woman as well as "the payment of fees for an MBA course at a local business school", which it said was "in line" with regulations at the time.

While not directly referencing UEFA's statement, FIFA accused Mr Infantino's critics of trying to weaken his authority and have him removed from his role without a due re-election process.

"It is increasingly evident that there is a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its president," the governing body said in a lengthy statement.

"Those who do not have the support of FIFA's member associations should not seek to achieve through allegation, insinuation or misinformation what they cannot achieve through FIFA's established democratic processes."

FIFA defended Mr Infantino over the "unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims" that have been reported, and highlighted that its president had dedicated more than 30 years of his professional life to European and world football.

"Change inevitably challenges established interests, but disagreement with that change cannot justify efforts to undermine the democratic mandate of FIFA's president or the institution he was elected to lead," FIFA said.

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After the claims about Mr Infantino's alleged mistress being paid off were published, a FIFA spokesman told Sky News on Friday that Mr Infantino "strongly denies these allegations, and they are categorically untrue".

They added: "Any insinuation of inappropriate conduct or violation of statutes or regulations is defamatory."

Mr Infantino worked at UEFA from 2000 until 2016, when he took up his current role as FIFA's president.

He is facing growing calls to quit over his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

The proposal triggered a row between football's governing bodies, which led to Mr Infantino eventually abandoning the proposal and apologising.

Despite this, UEFA insisted on Thursday that it was still prepared to boycott future FIFA tournaments as it had lost confidence in Mr Infantino.

Even as calls for him to step down grow, Mr Infantino is showing no signs of quitting.

The English FA sent a letter to FIFA withdrawing its support for Infantino's re-election as president, Sky News reported on Thursday - and on Friday, Norway's football federation asked him to "resign now".

Meanwhile, Mexico, Argentina, Qatar, Egypt and Morocco have thrown their support behind Mr Infantino.

There have been 33 days so far this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C (86F) somewhere in the UK.

That is just one day short of the 34 days recorded back in 1995 - with 33C (91F) forecast in southern areas on Sunday.

Temperatures are also expected to soar on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, meaning another meteorological record will be set.

Met Office data shows Saturday narrowly missed exceeding this 30C threshold, with highs of 29.8C (85.6F) recorded in Hull.

This summer's extreme weather has been linked to a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to the UK's climate, with multiple records broken.

Both May and June broke the Met Office's monthly temperature records for the UK, while July was the driest on record.

Meanwhile, record-low rainfall means the whole of Wales and half of England have now been plunged into drought.

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The UK Health Security Agency has also warned Britain is on track for the highest number of heat-associated deaths in history.

Yellow heat health alerts are in force until 9pm on Thursday.

Sky News meteorologist Chris England said: "Temperatures are climbing again, with heatwave thresholds likely to be exceeded for an unprecedented fifth time this year.

"England looks hottest, with 36C (97F) possible on Wednesday and Thursday, with Wales only a little behind, but there's a chance all four nations may go over the limits."

Because of how heatwaves are recorded, he said recent conditions "could well be described as part of a prolonged heatwave interspersed with a few brief cooler interludes".

Parts of East Anglia and the South East can expect the highest temperatures next week, according to the Met Office.

Health officials have warned of the risks when taking some medicines, including ibuprofen, in hot weather.

They can make it harder for the body to stay hydrated, regulate temperature and cope with sun exposure.

Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said: "Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly used to treat acid reflux and heartburn, have also been linked to a very low risk of a lupus-like skin reaction triggered by sun exposure, and common painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen may also increase sun sensitivity."

In other developments, the Fire Severity Index has warned any wildfires are likely to be exceptionally severe on Sunday in almost all of the East and South East of England.

Climate conscious Labour MPs are concerned there is a lack of urgency from the government as the UK battles extreme heatwaves, drought and wildfires.

While being reluctant to outwardly criticise their new boss, three backbenchers told Sky News this could spill into a "revolt" if he presses ahead with more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

"Amidst the longest dry and hot summer I can ever remember it seems wrong to give licences for more fossil fuel extraction," said one soft left MP.

"My email inbox is full of people worried about this. We are beginning to see our voters come back from the Greens since we have had Andy as PM. Let's be careful, very careful here for so many reasons."

Labour's manifesto promised a ban on new oil and gas licences as part of the transition to clean energy. Critics of further drilling argue it would increase the profits of energy giants without bringing down bills.

However, the pledge has come under pressure from the political right, industry and some Labour unions, who have raised concerns about jobs and energy security.

Burnham has said he wants to take a more pragmatic approach, and there has been some speculation that this could mean giving final consent to the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields, which have been held up by legal challenges.

These were granted licences under the Conservatives, so some MPs argue it isn't a breach of the manifesto, which vowed to honour existing ones.

But Mike Reader, part of Labour's Environment Campaign Group, said while that may technically be correct, it is "electorally very difficult [to argue]" as a transition away from oil and gas "is understood to be the manifesto commitment".

Another Labour MP said approving Rosebank "would be at the absolute limit of what was acceptable" to them, adding that "there will be some absolutionists - and it will give Greens in the cities some ammunition".

A third said that many inside the party "still do not grasp how much Gaza, foreign policy and climate shape perceptions of us".

"They treat them as peripheral when they are in fact the bedrock on which a sizeable and critical part of our potential support rests. You throw that away at your peril."

Trouble lies ahead

Some MPs played down the risk of a revolt as the issue is not expected to be put to a vote.

The decision lies with the new Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, who told Sky News earlier this week that there is "an environmental set of criteria that would have to be met" for approval to be granted, and the government is "of course concerned" about climate change.

However in a sign that further tensions may arise, ministers are also coming under pressure to better prepare the UK for future hotter summers.

Andrew Pakes, the Labour MP for Peterborough, said he'd "like to see more urgency" after the National Farmers' Union warned of the potential for food shortages due to drought, calling for planning measures to build water reservoirs quicker.

Number 10 has resisted pressure to hold an emergency COBRA meeting, insisting supply chains are resilient.

But Fleur Anderson pointed to an inquiry by the environment all-party parliamentary group she chairs, which found the UK is "fundamentally unprepared" for a hotter future, saying we need a better plan for food resilience.

And Chris Hinchliff warned supply chains faced further disruption due to the predicted Super El Nino event, describing the climate crisis as the biggest threat to Britain since the Second World War. It echoes the language of Zack Polasnki, who accused Burnham of a "dereliction of duty" over heatwaves this week.

Steve Akehurst, director of the Persuasion UK polling firm, told Sky News that argument could pose trouble for Labour if it cuts through.

He said climate has jumped up on the agenda in 2026 for voters "more than any other issue" and is "disproportionately important" to Labour-Green switchers, who are largely behind the so-called "Burnham bounce".

"If there is a sense overtime of an accumulation of things seen or portrayed as anti-net zero, then there's a risk that base falls away."

A government spokesperson said: "The Climate and Nature Security Taskforce will ensure that Britain is better prepared for the threats that the climate crisis creates, including from El Nino."

Warning: This article contains references to self-harm.

The famous gossip blogger was hospitalised in Miami earlier this week after he livestreamed himself self-harming.

The video, streamed on TikTok on Tuesday, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with cuts on his arms and torso, while drawing a knife across himself. The footage was taken down and his account suspended.

In an update to the Perez Hilton website, his family said the 48-year-old remains in hospital.

A statement said: "Perez's condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process.

"We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday."

The family said Hilton was being held under Florida's Baker Act, a law allowing doctors to put a person on a 72-hour hold if they are a danger to themselves or others.

His three children, a son and two daughters, "remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family", the statement continued.

The family asked for privacy "during this incredibly difficult time".

Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, became famous in the early 2000s as a gossip journalist, reporting on celebrities who made public gaffes.

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His website started in 2004 and became one of the most famous celebrity news pages on the internet, but his caustic attitude towards the stars he covered was criticised at the time, along with his practice of "outing" closeted gay celebrities.

Hilton has since gone on to release four books and hosts a podcast.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.