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Thu, 30 Jul 2026

  1. More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares

    The Environment Agency has declared a drought across large parts of England following hot, dry weather, putting millions under water restrictions and wildfire alerts.

  2. Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared across England and Wales

    The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across more than half of England, affecting over 20 million people following record dry conditions and heatwaves.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

  1. Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight

    UK authorities warn that parched areas face prolonged dry weather as July records historic lows in rainfall alongside soaring temperatures.

Sat, 1 Aug 2026

  1. England and Wales on course for driest July on record

    Met Office reports drastically low rainfall breaking 1911 records, alongside official droughts and spreading wildfires.

Wed, 5 Aug 2026

  1. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn

    England and Wales experience their driest July in 190 years, driving crop harvests down to historic lows and threatening supermarket food prices.

Thu, 6 Aug 2026

  1. Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review

    Environment Agency data reveals that most English rivers and lakes fall short of environmental standards, with every single waterway failing chemical tests.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

  1. Andy Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps

    The UK government targets 22,000 tonnes of illegal waste in Kent, Surrey, and West Yorkshire, raising fines up to £5,000.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

  1. England Water Shortage 2055: Facing Daily 5B Litre Deficit

    England faces severe droughts and dropping river levels, risking a daily 5 billion litre water deficit by 2055 as households consume more than Danes.

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

  1. UK Weather: Cooler Temperatures, Rain and Strong Winds

    Temperatures drop across England and Wales after reaching 29°C on Sunday, while low pressure brings wet and windy conditions to northern regions.

Tue, 29 Sept 2026

  1. Aviva Warns More New Homes Face Flood Insurance Risk

    Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc warns 115,000 new UK homes could become uninsurable over the next decade as flood risks escalate.

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

  1. UK spends £15m clearing illegal waste from Hoads Wood

    The UK government spent £15m in taxpayer money over 15 months to clear nearly 40,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from Hoads Wood ancient woodland in Kent.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

  1. UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for 2026 winter

    The UK government has formed a new taskforce to tackle extreme winter weather and flood risks, as the Environment Agency warns 6.3 million homes and businesses remain vulnerable.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

  1. Water pollution remains high despite £5bn investment

    First joint regulators' report shows environmental performance of UK water companies hit record lows despite £5bn spent over five years.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026

  1. Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded

    Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw steps down effective Jan 1 after the Environment Agency gave the firm a lowest-possible one-star rating and 260 pollution incidents.

  2. UK Weather: Met Office Issues Fog Warning for Hazardous Driving

    Met Office issues a yellow severe weather warning for dense fog across parts of the UK with visibility below 100 metres, impacting morning commutes.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

  1. UK weather: 10 dry days ahead after wettest week in two years

    The UK faces up to 10 consecutive dry days following severe storms Austen and Boelo, which brought England its wettest week in two years.