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Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
UK Summers May Extend to 8 Months by 2100
Climate change could make British summers last eight months by 2100, causing major disruptions to agriculture and increasing heatwave risks. Learn what scientists predict.
32,000 could die in extreme heatwaves, study warns
A new Stanford study reveals extreme heat could cause weekly death tolls rivaling the COVID pandemic, with up to 32,000 fatalities possible. Learn how adaptation measures could save lives.
UK faces hotter, longer heatwaves by 2030s due to emissions
New research reveals heatwaves will intensify dramatically within years if net zero delays continue. Urgent climate action needed to prevent extreme weather escalation.
Hurricane Melissa: Climate Change Fuels Monster Storm
Scientists confirm Hurricane Melissa's unprecedented intensity directly linked to climate-heated Atlantic waters, signalling a dangerous new era for extreme weather.
DEFRA urges climate-friendly garden makeovers
New DEFRA advice encourages UK homeowners to transform gardens with climate-friendly plants and sustainable features to help tackle extreme weather and biodiversity loss.
UK's climate crisis: Extreme weather becomes new normal
Exclusive analysis reveals how climate change is transforming UK weather patterns, with experts warning of more frequent extreme events and urgent need for adaptation strategies.
NZ oceans warming 34% faster than global average
Exclusive analysis reveals New Zealand's marine waters are warming dramatically faster than worldwide trends, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal communities with severe consequences.
Al Gore: World at 'boiling point' amid climate crisis
Former US Vice President Al Gore delivers stark warning about accelerating climate crisis during New York event, citing recent extreme temperatures across three continents as evidence of urgent global emergency.
Climate Change to Cost UK Billions Annually
A stark new report reveals the devastating and escalating economic cost of climate change for the UK, with extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and floods set to cripple the economy and strain public services.
Climate change renders Queensland homes 'uninsurable'
A stark new report reveals climate change is pushing vast swathes of Queensland properties into high-risk categories for natural disasters, threatening home values and insurance affordability.
Australia's Climate Risk: Sea-Level Rise & Heatwave Threat
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
Fossil Fuel Firms Profit €100BN From Deadly Heatwaves
A damning new report exposes how major fossil fuel companies are reaping enormous profits while Europe bakes in record-breaking, climate-driven heatwaves, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
Heatwaves Accelerating Faster Than Predicted
Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol reveals that climate change is causing heatwaves to evolve at a frightening pace, becoming more frequent and intense much faster than previously predicted.
Air Conditioning: New Front in UK's Climate Culture War
New research reveals a stark political divide in Britain over air conditioning, linking its use to right-wing ideology and climate change denial. Discover how home cooling has become the latest front in the culture wars.
Met Office predicts record-breaking UK heatwaves this summer
The Met Office predicts unprecedented heatwaves across the UK this summer, urging the public to prepare for extreme temperatures and health risks.
Heatwaves attract 'climate tourists' to Europe
Rising temperatures in Europe are drawing visitors seeking extreme heat experiences, while locals struggle with the health and economic impacts of relentless heatwaves.
Spain's deadly heatwaves: politicians in denial
As Spain faces increasingly lethal heatwaves, political inaction and denial continue to put lives at risk. Experts warn these extreme events are becoming an annual crisis.
Southern Europe faces climate catastrophe, scientists warn
Researchers predict severe droughts and extreme temperatures in Southern Europe, urging immediate action to mitigate climate change impacts.
Scientists warn of 'silent disaster' in southern Europe
Researchers highlight alarming climate trends as southern Europe, including Marseille, endures extreme temperatures, raising concerns over long-term environmental and health impacts.
Typhoon Wipha batters China with floods and heatwaves
Typhoon Wipha has made landfall in China, bringing torrential rains, severe flooding, and relentless heatwaves. Authorities scramble to mitigate damage as extreme weather disrupts daily life.
UK heatwaves may kill more than Covid warns scientist
A leading scientist warns that heat-related deaths in the UK could surpass Covid fatalities if urgent action isn't taken to combat rising temperatures.