11 h. ago UK snow forecast as several areas face '10cm per hour' and maps turn purple

Advanced weather modelling maps show snow could fall in some parts of the UK today, with the data suggesting the white stuff could come down at a rate of around 10cm per hour where flurries are most intense

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16 h. ago UK snow forecast as maps show '3cm per hour' blizzard in Scotland and England

Advanced weather modelling maps show 3cm of snow could fall per hour as a wintry blast looks set to sweep across both Scotland and northern parts of England

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25 h. ago Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England within chance of spotting Northern Lights tonight

A Met Office map shows where the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight.

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33 h. ago Fury as Scots barracks chosen to house asylum seekers despite being secured by 'modest fence'

Two barracks in Scotland and England will be used to accommodate around 900 asylum seekers as the UK Government ends the use of hotels for refugees.

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44 h. ago Nearly 1,000 asylum seekers to be housed in two army barracks from next month as govt tries to beat hotel crisis

NEARLY 1,000 asylum seekers are set to be housed in two army barracks from next month as the government tries to beat the migrant hotel crisis. Plans will see the use of two barracks in Scotland and southern England that will temporarily house 900 men from next month. The Home Office confirmed on Monday that...

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53 h. ago How much are tourist taxes in the UK and where are they charged?

Exclusive: The mayor of Liverpool would like to see visitor levies expanded across the city

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53 h. ago UK airline on brink of administration and could close in DAYS

The airline, which flies to a range of destinations in England and Scotland, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

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56 h. ago Free bus pass update as Department for Transport responds amid age change call

Calls are growing for more people to get concessionary bus travel in England - to bring it into line with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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69 h. ago Ministers face call to ensure toys are free from ‘forever chemicals’

Fifty experts have urged the Government to act.

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5 d. ago Strike dates set in union’s pay dispute with defence company Leonardo

Unite says more than 3000 workers at Leonardo UK’s facilities in Scotland and England will walk out.

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6 d. ago Changes to property taxes in England could ripple down to Scotland

Moves could be good news for owners, sellers and investors, writes Ben Finnie

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8 d. ago UK weather maps turn icy blue for half term as temperatures plummet to

Weather maps show that a total of 19 counties will see temperatures plummet, with Scotland and northern England set to face the brunt of the cold snap

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8 d. ago Third of UK’s churches have uncertain futures, according to major survey

The survey included buildings in the Catholic Church, Church of England, Church of Scotland, Methodist Church and the Church in Wales.

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1 week ago UK high street boost as US brand to open several new stores in the next month

A US fashion giant will open two stores in England and one in Scotland, with the first store set to open in Liverpool on November 5, followed by Glasgow on November 12 and Manchester on November 26

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1 week ago UK snow forecast as ALL home nations face Arctic blizzard across 24 hours

A swirling mass of snow and rain looks set to batter the UK later this month, with England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland possibly all seeing the white stuff

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2 w. ago Electricity prices set to jump 20% within five years, energy firm warns

Bosses also blamed ‘complex regulations’ for the UK having higher wholesale energy prices than some other European countries.

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2 w. ago UK snow forecast as maps reveal exact date for '7cm per hour' Arctic blast

New weather maps predict snow could arrive within days and fall at a rate of 7cm per hour in one region - as forecasters warn the UK is entering a 'transition period' towards more unsettled weather

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2 w. ago Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation findsThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with m...

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2 w. ago Millions more homes in Great Britain at risk of flooding, investigation finds

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurableThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with many being much worse hit.Bermo...

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2 w. ago 'Deeply unfair': Anger as breast cancer patients in Scotland denied 'promising' drug approved by NHS England

A drug that has been approved for use by the NHS in England has been rejected in Scotland

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