Fears among energy providers that colder temperatures will lead to collapse October 18, 2021 The UK energy industry fears that, after small providers have gone bust because of the energy cap, now it’s the turn of big companies especially as temperatures go down. As reported by the Times, even if 13 companies have ceased operations in the last couple of months the UK Government has refused to set up [...]
London temperatures will feel ‘close to freezing’ today after winter chill follows sunny Easter Sunday April 5, 2021 London temperatures today will feel close to freezing, with the mercury expected to be up to 11C lower than during the sunshine of the Easter weekend as cold northern winds move over the country
When Fulwell freezes over: Thames turns to ice for first time in 60 years February 12, 2021 Parts of the River Thames have frozen for the first time in 60 years as the UK plunges to the coldest temperatures on record for February. Seagulls perched on a frozen Thames in Teddington, south west London, this afternoon as it iced over for the first time since Britain’s Big Freeze in 1963. The slow [...]
When it rains, it pours: Storm Christoph strikes up to £120m of insurance damage across the UK January 22, 2021 UK insurance losses could reach up to £120m in the wake of Storm Christoph with Wales hit the hardest, according to a PwC insurance leader. Residents have been forced to leave their homes and a major incident declared in Wales after enduring the highest rainfall of the four UK nations. Around 80 people, including care [...]
UK faces 75mph gusts as tropical cyclone arrives from the Atlantic August 19, 2020 Wind speeds could reach 75mph across some parts of the the UK this week as Storm Ellen arrives from the Atlantic. The UK is bracing for its fifth named storm of the season just a week after a country-wide heatwave that saw temperatures soar. The storm, which was named by Ireland’s Met Office, is set [...]
Met Office issues England heatwave warnings after lockdown eased June 24, 2020 The Met Office has issued a warning about heatwaves across England, with searing temperatures well above 30C expected across the UK today. Brits have been urged to take care in the sun, as health authorities encouraged those most vulnerable – many of whom have been shielding during the coronavirus lockdown – to protect themselves amid [...]
Storm Dennis: UK braces for second weekend of flooding and travel disruption February 15, 2020 Just one week after Storm Ciara caused disruption across the country, the UK must now brace for Storm Dennis to wreak more havoc. There are severe weather warnings in place for most of the UK with up to a month’s worth of rainfall in some areas. The military has been deployed to provide extra support [...]
Christmas weather: Flood warnings in place across England December 21, 2019 Flood warnings have been put in place across England with recent downpours set to continue. More than 100 warnings have been implemented across the south and east of England, as well as the Midlands and Yorkshire. There is a severe weather warning in place across southern England until noon on Sunday with around 30mm (1.18in) [...]
UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ flood warnings in place as river levels rise in northern England November 8, 2019 Severe weather warnings are in place across northern England signifying a “danger to life” as a result of rising river levels. Parts of northern England and the midlands had a month’s worth of rain fall in 24 hours on Thursday and overnight. There are five severe warnings in place along the River Don in Doncaster [...]
UK weather warning: ‘Torrential’ thunderstorms to shatter London heatwave August 27, 2019 Londoners could be in for a shock after the scorching bank holiday heatwave, with the Met Office warning thunderstorms will hit the capital this afternoon. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning amid predictions of heavy showers and thunderstorms for the capital and further afield. Read more: What to do about staff skipping work for [...]