July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last monthHalf of England and the whole of Wales...
Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following wee...
Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year
UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-associated deaths during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice the number in summer 2025The number of excess deaths cause...
Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns
Exclusive: British garden staple becomes most frequently reported plant for hot weather problems, charity reportsWith their lush foliage and blooms wh...
‘My shirt is wringing wet’: National Express bus drivers speak out about 40C conditions during heatwaves
Drivers in West Midlands said heat in cabs was ‘unbearable’ and threatened employee and passenger safetyBus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken o...
Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructureRecord wildfires in Europe sh...
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious healt...
From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves
As hot weather becomes more common, companies and homeowners are coming up with innovative ways to keep properties coolWhen graphic designer Marc Alab...
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: climate experts alarmed by deadly spring heatwaves searing Europe
Scientists warn of ‘new reality’ of heat extremes that claim three times more lives than car crashes and 16 times as many as murderersMalcolm Mistry k...
Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the clim...
