Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?

Droughts have been officially declared across vast swathes of England and Wales, plunging millions of households into immediate water restrictions as successive heatwaves and record-low rainfall have pushed water supplies…

More than half of England officially in drought – Environment Agency

The announcement follows a period of exceptionally dry and hot weather, culminating in a comprehensive list of English regions now officially designated as being in drought conditions. This expansive geographical…

Care system needs fixing before new assisted dying debate, says PM

While the government is expected to maintain an officially neutral position on the matter, Burnham’s forthright remarks strongly indicate his personal disinclination to support an assisted dying bill currently being…

Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

The British energy regulator, Ofgem, has unveiled a significant proposal that could necessitate data centre developers to lodge substantial upfront payments, potentially amounting to hundreds of millions of pounds, as…

Jodrell Bank cuts disappointing gamble, Sky at Night host says

Dransfield articulated her profound concern that this "short-sighted" cut could lead to the UK "lose our place in these big international scientific collaborations." Her critique extends beyond the immediate financial…

Endangered Amur tiger cubs born at Longleat in conservation boost.

The vibrant news from Longleat Safari Park heralds a significant triumph for wildlife conservation, as four critically endangered Amur tiger cubs were born in May 2024, dramatically bolstering the park’s…

Jay Clayton Confirmed as Trump’s New Director of National Intelligence

Jay Clayton has officially been confirmed as the United States’ next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a pivotal appointment following significant legislative hurdles and public scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s…

Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

Since entering Downing Street, Prime Minister Burnham has moved swiftly to introduce a series of measures aimed at addressing the immediate concerns of the electorate. These include highly anticipated cuts…

Iran launches ‘attempted surprise attack’ on American forces in Middle East, US military says

Iran has launched "multiple" ballistic missiles in an "attempted surprise attack" on American forces in the Middle East, shattering a fragile lull in the fighting and escalating tensions to a…

Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise

The controversy erupted on Monday evening when Polanski shared the image on Instagram. He later explained that the photo was the fifth in a series of 20 from a party,…