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UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought

120 clusters · 1138 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Europe faces historic heatwaves and extreme summer temperatures

The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. In the UK, the summer of 2026 is on track to be the hottest on record. Wessex Water has implemented its first hosepipe ban in 50 years, affecting 1.4

UK water conservation and pricing initiatives

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ofwat funds water efficiency program for UK faith communities

The UK water regulator, Ofwat, is exploring various strategies to manage water scarcity and encourage reduced consumption. Initial proposals include the potential implementation of surge pricing models, such as seasonal

Eurozone & UK inflation eases, cost-of-living pressure persi

8 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July on surging energy costs

While Eurozone and UK inflation rates have shown signs of easing, significant cost-of-living pressures persist for households. In the UK, inflation has dropped to a range of 2.6% to 3.2%, yet the cumulative price increas

UK water infrastructure and regulation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ofwat provisionally allows water firms to hike bills for infrastructure investment

Water infrastructure and management in the United Kingdom have seen significant funding developments. Initial initiatives included a £1.8 billion package for London waterway cleaning, habitat restoration, and public acce