What to do in London this weekend, from chicken wings to outdoor cinema May 9, 2024 It’s finally here! If you're seeking inspiration for the first sunny spell of the year here's our guide to what to do in London this weekend
Train strikes, bad weather, hotel fire and ‘significant cost increases’ hit Brighton Pier operator May 8, 2024 Inflationary pressures led to “significant cost increases” particularly in food, drinks, wages and insurance, the company said.
Extreme weather tops insurance risk list for 2024 after £75bn bill last year January 10, 2024 Environmental risks continues to dominate the global risks landscape according to a new report by the World Economic Forum
London routes disrupted by extreme weather as Storm Babet batters Scotland October 20, 2023 London transport routes were disrupted on Friday, as severe adverse weather and heavy rain continued to cause problems on the rail network. Network Rail told City A.M. there was severe disruption on services to and from King’s Cross, due to flooding in Grantham. According to National Rail’s website, other routes affected by the bad weather [...]
UK expected to enjoy final (and belated) blast of summer next week September 1, 2023 The UK could enjoy a final blast of summer next week as temperatures are forecast to soar into the high 20s. The Met Office said some of the country could experience a heatwave from Saturday onwards, with the mercury reaching 28C or higher in some areas. As Hurricane Franklin rages over the Atlantic, it is [...]
Compensation cap for severe weather power loss upped from £700 to £2,000 as ‘lessons learned’ by Ofgem September 1, 2023 The compensation cap for households and businesses that lose power in severe weather has increased from £700 to £2,000 after “lessons learnt” in the aftermath of Storm Arwen. Under Ofgem’s new rules, the initial payment will also increase, from £70 to £80, if a customer’s supply is not restored after 24 hours in a category [...]
Extreme heat isn’t stopping Brits going on holiday yet – but it might do by 2028 July 21, 2023 Deadly heatwaves across Europe, the US and China are not causing Brits to cancel their holidays just yet, but travel insurance firms are preparing for that trend in the future. The UK foreign office issued new travel warnings on Tuesday about the “extreme temperatures” especially in Spain, Italy and Greece – known as the Cerberus. [...]
Move aside Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife, the UK is set to bask in 28C as weather alert upgraded June 9, 2023 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded an alert for hot weather in five regions of the country as warnings have also been issued for thunderstorms over the weekend. Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days as a “plume of warm air” moves [...]
Summertime sadness: 2022 heatwave leaves insurers with £219bn subsidence bill March 21, 2023 Insurers are set to pay out £219m to Brits whose houses sunk into the ground due to the heatwave last year, new figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) show. The summer heatwave, which saw temperatures in the Lincolnshire town on Coningsby hit record highs of 40.3 degrees Celsius, led to a surge in [...]
Growers warn leek supply will be exhausted by April as Therese Coffey tells Brits to eat turnips February 24, 2023 Growers are warning of a leek shortage that will see British-grown supplies exhausted by April. High temperatures and a lack of rain, followed by a period of cold weather, are being blamed for creating the “most difficult season ever”. Supermarkets are already limiting the sale of tomatoes and other fruit and vegetables because of a [...]