Climate change - researchers warn new Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe, researchers say.
South East Water lifts hosepipe ban in Kent and Sussex
The hosepipe ban for South East Water customers in parts of Kent and Sussex has been lifted with immediate effect.
Bam Nuttall begins work on £37.4 million cliff resilience scheme to protect south west railway line
BAM Nuttall is starting work on a £37.4 million cliff resilience project for Network Rail that will protect an iconic coastal railway line for future generations.
Scottish Water completes £2.5 million storm water storage tank project in Lanark
Scottish Water has completed a £2.5 million project to help drain the rain and protect the centre of Lanark from internal and external sewer flooding during extreme weather events.
Met Office warns record breaking 2022 could be norm by middle of the century and relatively cool by the end
The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate’ report is warning that 2022 was a record-breaking year for weather and is a sign of the UK’s changing climate.
Government sets out third National Adaptation Programme to tackle impacts of climate change
The UK government has unveiled its third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) which sets out a strategic five-year plan to boost resilience and protect people, homes, businesses and the UK’s cultural heritage against climate change risks such as flooding, drought and heatwaves.
UK weather - Met Office confirms hottest June since records began
The Met Office has confirmed that the UK has had its hottest June since records began.
National Drought Group - planning stepped up to maintain water supply resilience amid potential hottest June on record
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
SEPA warns Scottish businesses to prepare for water scarcity this summer as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that a repeat of the water shortages faced by businesses last year can't be ruled out as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions in SEPA's first water scarcity report.
Scottish Water progresses £2.5 million flood alleviation project in Greenock
Scottish Water is progressing a £2.5 million flood alleviation project in Greenock with the imposition of road restrictions on the major A8 road, which floods regularly during extreme weather, for up to three weeks.