Christmas dinner crops at risk as drought hits England
Farmers warn that potatoes, parsnips and Brussels sprouts may be scarcer and pricier this Christmas after half of England was officially declared in drought.
Category : Environment
Ministers urged to review water licences as demand soars
Ministers urged to review water licences as campaigners warn approved licences allow 33 trillion litres a year, enough to fill Lake Windermere 107 times.
State pension could be scrapped, replaced by lifespan fund
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has proposed scrapping the State Pension for a Lifespan Fund that ties retirement income to life expectancy.
Burnham's state pension tax trap: triple lock frozen
Rachel Reeves' tax exemption, backed by Andy Burnham, risks turning the state pension triple lock into a tax trap as the personal allowance stays frozen.
Gaza student Heba says Lineker support gives strength
Palestinian student Heba Abaid, living in a tent in Gaza, says Gary Lineker's support gives her strength to keep fighting for her dream of studying in the UK.
Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve damage
Sexual violence centre backed by JK Rowling welcomes Amnesty apology but says it does not repair reputational damage from a controversial briefing
Humane Rat Traps May Kill Rats Anyway Scientist Warns
A scientist has warned that 'humane' rat traps cause stress and likely kill the animals anyway, as a heatwave drives an 80% rise in UK pest control call-outs.
Tintwistle fire: five weeks of smoke, loss and silver lining
A wildfire has raged on Tintwistle Moor for more than five weeks, forcing a road closure and devastating wildlife, while residents find rare peace from traffic.
One item to leave out in August attracts foxes
Leaving out tinned cat or dog food can attract foxes to your garden this August, the RSPCA says, but there are important rules to follow to keep them safe.
Bath with a friend: 1976 drought and today's warnings
With half of England now in drought, Brits recall the 1976 heatwave's water rationing, bath sharing and pub beer shortages as experts warn of future risks.
Map reveals scale of Dovestone Reservoir wildfire damage
Interactive maps show the scale of destruction at Dovestone Reservoir as a woman appears in court charged with arson and experts warn of an ecological emergency.
Hundreds of thousands leave London as population falls
Hundreds of thousands left London in a year to June 2025, shrinking the capital's population for the first time in 37 years outside Covid, ONS data shows.
Alarm over unsafe imports entering UK via Manchester Airport
Fears have been raised that unsafe food and kitchenware imports are reaching UK consumers through Manchester Airport, after new figures showed failed checks.
655 pigeons shot and killed in TfL culls at Tube stations
At least 655 pigeons have been shot and killed at London Tube stations in 123 organised culls by Transport for London between March 2024 and March 2026.
Flag Man UK: I'll stop flags if Burnham ends homelessness
Flag Man UK says he'll stop 'Stop The Boats' flags if Andy Burnham ends homelessness. He spoke after four migrants died trying to cross the Channel.
Bootle firms' 'constant battle' with fly-tipping
Businesses on the Orrell Mount industrial estate in Bootle say fly-tipping occurs every two to three days and they are using CCTV to catch offenders.
Move garden items off grass to keep lawn healthy in heat
Move garden furniture, paddling pools and toys off grass in hot weather to prevent yellow patches and fungal disease, a horticulturist says.
Winter fuel payment cliff edge: some 66-year-olds miss out
Some people turning 66 this winter will miss the £300 winter fuel payment because of a June 27, 1960 birth-date cut-off, BBC's Moneybox has confirmed.
Move garden items off lawn this weekend for healthy grass
A horticulturist advises moving paddling pools, trampolines and toys off the lawn during heatwaves to prevent yellow patches and fungal disease.
Gardeners urged to move summer items off lawn before heatwave
Horticulturist Chris Bonnett advises moving paddling pools, trampolines, and toys off lawns to prevent yellow patches and fungal disease during hot weather.
Couple Recall Frantic Banging as Dunwich Heath Fire Evacuates
Stephen Bullock and Christine Miller describe the terrifying moment they were woken by frantic banging on their caravan door and forced to flee toxic fumes from the Dunwich Heath wildfire.
Deadhead roses, dahlias and cosmos in August
Gardening expert Luke Newnes recommends deadheading roses, dahlias and cosmos in late July and August to encourage more flowers and reduce disease risk.
Wildfire Near Sizewell Nuclear Station Stabilising
Firefighters are stabilising a large wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear power station as they enter the third day, with no risk of spread to the site.
D&D Adults-Only Setting, WoW Crossover in Major Reveals
Dungeons & Dragons announced its first adults-only setting (Dark Sun, 18+), a full World of Warcraft crossover, and a two-year roadmap during Gen Con.
RAF firefighting helicopters overseas as UK battles wildfires
Britain's military firefighting helicopters are deployed to Cyprus, unable to assist as crews fight a major 150-hectare blaze in Suffolk near a nuclear power station.
Sainsbury's boosts British produce after extreme weather
Sainsbury's is increasing British-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after heatwaves exposed import risks, signing 10-year deals with UK growers.
Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles extreme heat
The whole of Wales is now in drought after prolonged heat and low rainfall, while the UK faces record wildfires and heat-related deaths.
UK drought cuts milk production by up to 20%
Heat-stressed cows produce less milk as drought scorches pastures; milk yields down as much as 20% on some farms, experts warn.
Trump Misunderstands Burnham's North Sea Drilling Stance
Donald Trump praised Andy Burnham for promising to open up the North Sea, but Burnham's actual position remains against new drilling licences.
Suffolk wildfire: Firefighters make good progress
Firefighters tackling a 150-hectare wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk say they are making good progress, with 18 engines and 100+ crew at scene.
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