So said Tony Hancock (who would have turned 90 today) in 1959’s 12 Angry Men, a brilliant spoof of Henry Fonda’s 1957 film of the same...
Almost half of UK voters believe that the floods and storms that have recently affected Britain are a result of climate change, a new poll has...
Plans to expand the world’s largest offshore windfarm have been scrapped over uncertainty about its impact on nearby bird populations. The second phase of development of...
The insurance industry has insisted that the situation “is under control” after facing criticism and calls for faster service to people affected by the UK flooding...
Residents living in flooded areas of the UK have been warned to expect water levels to rise further in the next few days, as more heavy...
The system of winds that is responsible for bringing weather to Northern Europe and North America may be changing, new research has found. A study suggests...
The prime minister has said the Environment Agency will not lose 500 members of staff amid its efforts to deal with Britain’s flooding. However, he has...
Water flowing through the Thames in January exceeded 275 cubic metres per second – the highest figure since 1883. Scientists have said that parts of southern...
The record-breaking weather and severe flooding currently affecting many areas of the UK are part of an escalating trend, a leading economist and expert on climate...
Strong winds and heavy rain have returned to the UK on Friday, adding to the prolonged flooding crisis in many parts of the country. The Environment...
Tens of thousands of homes are without power across England and Wales, after winds of up to 112mph battered the UK on Wednesday. The Met Office issued...
Hundreds of homes have been evacuated overnight in Berkshire and Surrey as water levels along the Thames rise. Forecasters warn that more strong winds and heavy...
The political row over the handling of flooding in the UK has escalated, as floodwater in the Thames reaches record levels – with experts warning of...
The Environment Agency has warned of further flood risks after the latest in a series of heavy storms shook the UK, crumbling ancient coastlines into the...
Scientists have discovered thousands of pieces of plastic submerged on the riverbed of the upper Thames Estuary, threatening wildlife in the river and the sea it...