Holiday warning: 1 in 4 Brits risk £1,500 medical bills
Nearly a quarter of UK tourists travel uninsured, facing potential medical bills up to £1,555 in popular European destinations, Post Office data shows.
Category : Climate
US-Saudi nuclear deal sparks fears of arms race
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear deal, raising concerns about uranium enrichment and potential weapons development in an unstable region.
Met Office verdict on possible heatwave as heavy showers forecast
The Met Office says fresher conditions are expected before any return of scorching weather, with heavy rain and thundery showers forecast this weekend.
Dogs on leads warning on Tyneside coast after spill
A round-the-clock clean-up is underway after plastic pellets spilled into the sea from a Port of Tyne collision. Public urged to keep dogs on leads.
Scotland Set for Heavy Rain This Weekend
Heavy rain is set to drench Scotland this weekend, with a band of rain moving south across the UK from Saturday, July 25.
UK Weather: 7C Chill After 37C Heatwave
UK weather maps show temperatures plummeting to 7C in early August after a scorching 37C heatwave, with rain expected across the country.
Double stroke at 34: rugby player's wake-up call
Hylton Smith, 46, suffered a double stroke aged 34. He lost over three stone and changed his lifestyle to be there for his daughter after the health shock.
Hosepipe ban hits 10 million London and SE homes
A hosepipe ban has come into force for about 10 million homes and businesses in London and the South East, issued by Thames Water due to dry weather and high demand.
Cardiff wildfire smoke smell reaches 30 miles away
Residents in Cardiff were woken by smoke smell from a massive Blaenavon wildfire, covering 200 hectares, with smoke detected 30 miles away.
UK heatwave cost: 24m hours lost, £1.15bn hit
June's heatwave led to 24 million lost working hours and a £1.15 billion hit to the UK economy, researchers estimate, as extreme heat grips the country.
Andy Burnham should tax millionaires like Gary Lineker
Millionaires including Gary Lineker urge PM Andy Burnham to tax their wealth, as Britain faces inequality and falling life expectancy.
Welsh grassland turns brown and yellow in dry spell
Grassland in Wales has turned brown and yellow as prolonged dry and warm weather continues, affecting parks, sports pitches, and farmland.
Met Office Issues Heatwave Verdict for August
The Met Office has issued its verdict on further heatwaves in August, with temperatures forecast to reach 30C this week and a chance of hotter weather later in the month.
Welsh Government Activates Wildfire Crisis Plan
The Welsh Government has activated crisis management arrangements as wildfires spread across Wales, with the MOD confirming no helicopters are available for aerial support.
GB News interrupted for breaking migrant alert as mega dinghy launches
GB News halted for a breaking update on a 'mega dinghy' launching from a French beach, highlighting the ongoing illegal migration crisis under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Net Zero Madwoman Replaces Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary
Miatta Fahnbulleh, a far-left firebrand and Ed Miliband admirer, has been appointed energy secretary by Andy Burnham, sparking fears of even more radical net zero policies.
Global Wildfires and More: Inside Guardian Weekly
Wildfires rage globally from Canada to Europe; plus Trump's Iran strikes, male fertility crisis, rewilding, and more in the 24 July Guardian Weekly.
Cartoon: Nicola Jennings on drought-hit Britain
A cartoon by Nicola Jennings depicts drought conditions in Britain, highlighting water scarcity issues.
UK Heatwave: 10 Counties to Sizzle at 39C on August 6
Britain could face its fourth heatwave of 2026, with temperatures potentially reaching 39C on August 6, making it the hottest day of the year. Ten English counties may hit 38C or more.
West Country households urged to shorten showers as drought looms
Households in the West Country have been asked to take shorter showers after the area was officially categorised as being in prolonged dry weather by the Environment Agency.
Indoor heat causing arguments among Brits, survey finds
Over half of Brits say excessive indoor heat has made them lose their temper with someone they live with, as new research reveals the psychological and social impact of hot homes during UK heatwaves.
Firefighter warns Burnham against Rosebank oil field
A firefighter and union boss has warned Andy Burnham that opening the Rosebank oil field would 'pour more fuel on the fire' while doing nothing for energy bills or security.
Martin Lewis: Burnham's energy tax cut won't be felt
Martin Lewis criticises Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills, saying the £45 annual saving will be mostly offset by a 3.1% Price Cap rise, leaving people with little change.
13 million UK residents face coastal flooding risk, scientists warn
Up to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risk due to climate crisis, with a worst-case scenario suggesting large-scale population movement may be needed.
Guardian view: Andy Burnham is right to grip social care reform
Ending the pattern of broken pledges on social care could help rebuild trust in politics, as Andy Burnham prioritises reform after rough sleeping.
What Is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's Nuclear Site Trump Threatens?
Donald Trump has threatened to attack Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground nuclear facility buried almost 100 metres inside a mountain near Iran's Natanz enrichment plant.
Japan records first 'cruelly hot day' as temperatures hit 40C
Japan logged its first official 'cruelly hot day' with temperatures above 40°C, as the new term kokushobi warns of extreme heat dangers.
Scottish Tea Mystery: Episode Two – The List
In episode two, Nicola Davis investigates suspicions about Tam O'Braan's Scottish tea network and how science revealed the truth behind his fraud.
16m in defibrillator deserts in England and Wales
More than 16 million people in England and Wales live farther than a 1km round trip from a 24/7 defibrillator, reducing cardiac arrest survival chances.
Mars once had rivers of magma beneath crust, study finds
Mars once had rivers of magma bubbling beneath its crust, widening the selection of rocky planets that may have been habitable, new research suggests.
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