4 d. ago Vapers warned not to stockpile ‘fire risk’ disposables before UK ban

The ban, enforced from Sunday, is designed to reduce youth vaping and tackle environmental damageVapers have been warned not to stockpile soon-to-be-banned disposables before Sunday’s outright ban as they “pose a significant fire risk”.The Local Government Association (LGA) said users were stocking up on single-use e-cigarettes while they could, as shops would face fines for selling them after the ban takes effect. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Major 'vapocalypse' warning as new products threaten disposable vape ban

Single-use vapes will be banned from the shelves in all corner shops and supermarkets from tomorrow - but there are fears it might not be enough to tackle a vapes waste crisis

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4 d. ago Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions

Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice no difference between single-use vapes and new models flooding the market.

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5 d. ago Drought officially declared for millions of Brits as Environment Agency issues warning

Following a period of 'dry weather status', the north-west of England is now officially in drought following weeks of parched conditions which saw reservoir water levels drop

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2 w. ago UK weather forecast: Torrential rain looms as 'be prepared' flood warning issued

The UK's 'mini-heatwave' has well and truly ended according to new weather forecast maps, with more downpours on the way for the bank holiday amid a new Environment Agency flood warning

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2 w. ago Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

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3 w. ago Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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3 w. ago ‘Medium’ risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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3 w. ago Sadiq Khan: 'We must build on green belt to ease London's housing crisis'

Mayor’s critics warn his plan marks ‘a devastating blow to the environment and our green spaces’

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3 w. ago Three UK water companies begin drought plans after England's driest spring in 70 years

The Environment Agency warned that the changing climate means we will see more summer droughts in the coming decades - drier conditions at the start of this year also mean a drought is a possibility

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3 w. ago Labour's 'lanyard class' has made it a 'hostile environment' for working class voters, party grandee warns

Maurice Glasman said the 'lanyard class' had alienated traditional supporters who are now flocking to Reform UK instead.

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4 w. ago Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

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4 w. ago Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

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4 w. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

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4 w. ago UK tourists warned Tenerife will introduce charge at popular attraction

It comes after environmental groups warned the national park had reached a 'critical tipping point'

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