UK Set to Experience First 30C Heatwave of Summer in Late May Thursday, May 14, 2026 heatwave uk temperature metoffice may weather summer warmth drought forecast The UK is poised to feel its first 30C heatwave of the summer as temperatures soar towards the end of May. According to WX Charts, which utilizes Met Desk data, several regions will experience heat levels reaching 30C, with … Read More
Labour Urged to Introduce Pay-Per-Litre Charge for Garden Watering Monday, November 17, 2025 labour water climate conservation drought pricing environment adviser metoffice environmentagency The Labour Party has been urged to implement a pay-per-litre charge on domestic garden watering to tackle rising water scarcity. Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge and a climate change adviser to Labour, argues … Read More
Midlands Faces Growing Drought Threat Amid Persistent Dry Conditions Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More