33 h. ago Met Office shares stark global temperatures warning as warming ‘surge’ continues

Scientists have repeatedly warned of the increasingly severe impacts of higher warming

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41 h. ago UK households told to spray vinegar on windows throughout December

It could help solve a common winter problem

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5 d. ago All UK households told to make 1 boiler setting change to cut bills in December

A Gas Safe Engineer says adjusting your boiler's flow temperature can cut gas bills by up to 9%, and your home will stay just as warm. You just need to make a simple boiler setting change

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7 d. ago The nine places set for White Christmas as weather maps predict December 25 snow

Weather charts show nine English counties and much of Scotland are set for snow on Christmas Day as temperatures plunge to -4C, with Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Essex among areas forecast for flurries

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7 d. ago Changes to polar bear DNA could help them adapt to global heating, study finds

Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjustChanges in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species.Climate breakdown is threatening the survival of polar bears. Two-thirds of them are expected to have disappeared by 2050 as their icy habitat melts and the weather becomes hotter. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study finds

Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in recent weeks, according to an analysis released Wednesday

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8 d. ago UK households told to use baby powder when putting up Christmas decorations

It can make the job much easier and quicker

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1 week ago UK households told 'do not' put presents under Christmas tree until this date

Police warn that it can put your home at risk

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1 week ago Snow is forecast for Christmas week as mega polar freeze due to hit

Temperatures are set for a dramatic plunge

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1 week ago UK households told spray vinegar on windows this week and put salt on windowsill

A cleaning expert is urging homeowners to tackle their windows to help prevent creating the perfect breeding ground

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2 w. ago Seven million people in UK told 'you'll feel worse this week' in update from Boots

Boots specialist has shared tips for managing symptoms as temperatures plummet and atmospheric pressure changes trigger flare-ups

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3 w. ago Householders told 'make one change to rooms' now as temperatures set to plunge to

Forecasters are predicting freezing rain and bitterly cold temperatures in Scotland

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3 w. ago UK households told to ditch tumble dryers and heated airers for 'faster' method to dry clothes in winter

A laundry expert says there is a quicker and cheaper way to dry clothes

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3 w. ago Conservatives are set to plunge to just 14 seats at next general election

Party insiders are said to be alarmed by the research

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3 w. ago Slash £112 off central heating bill with one simple change to boiler — not turning the temperature down

It’s a big difference.

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3 w. ago UK homeowners urged to follow temperature 'change' advice to save money on bills

Experts say switching can save up to 62 per cent of energy and should not generally affect stain removal

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3 w. ago Conservatives are set to plunge to just 14 seats at next general election, according to new poll

New research suggests the Tories would be decimated by the public vote in what one insider described as an 'existential threat'.

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3 w. ago Householders aged 65 and over told to make one heating change this winter

The advice applies to others with some health conditions too

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4 w. ago UK weather: Temperatures plunge to minus 11C but sudden change is coming

Temperatures dropped to 0C in the capital on Thursday night as the cold spell continued

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4 w. ago Winter has finally kicked in – it’s time to crack out the casserole dish and get stewing

The temperature has truly dropped, so get a pot of something warming and delicious going on the stove. Plus: Amy Poon’s perfect post-pub fareSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAt the risk of sounding like a British cliche, can we take a moment to discuss the change in the weather? This week’s sudden drop in temperature has our house excited for potential snow (the children are giddy), with everything suddenly feeling a lot more wintry. New coats are on the hooks, thermals are being dug out and a casserole dish filled with some sort of soup, stew or stock seems to be permanently ticking away on the hob. These range from quick, warming weeknight dinners to leisurely, slow-cooked weekend meals.Whatever the time of year, I always have speedy packets of wontons and gyozas in the freezer, and cook them depending on how I feel (fried and steamed versus boiled and soupy). At the moment, I am craving warmth and nourishment, and Meera Sodha’s quickish vegan wonton soup hits all...

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