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Parts of England in severe drought as water supplies ‘under immense pressure’

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Children in long-term workless households highest for more than a decade

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Vistry cutting jobs and more than halving regional network after hefty losses

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‘Exceptionally warm’ weather forecast for next couple of days

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Dozens of homes damaged by flooding as heatwaves make way for thunderstorms

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Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales

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‘Intense’ thunderstorms could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

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Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

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Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says

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Amber warning for extreme heat on Thursday as temperatures could hit 38C

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Amber heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures could reach 36C

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No respite on the way for sun-scorched UK as dry, hot weather persists

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Temperatures rise above 30C while Scotland hit by half month’s rain in two days

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Temperatures to rise on Sunday as UK braces for fifth heatwave

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New heat alerts to come into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

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Health alerts issued as temperatures expected to reach up to 33C next week

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Storm could cause flooding in Scotland while South East cries out for rain

Flooding is possible in Scotland but another dry day is on the cards for other parts of the UK.

Ellie Crabbe, Press Association

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Rain forecast but driest areas may still not see a drop, Met Office warns

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Swathes of England under heat health alerts as temperatures to rise to 30s again

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Health alerts issued with parts of England set to be hotter than Greek islands

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Sea view properties record 27% surge in value since 2019, report finds

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Fourth heatwave of year to peak with temperatures of up to 35C

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UK wildfire risk ‘remains elevated’ after more than 200 in last fortnight

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Royal Parks staff take precautions as the UK braces for scorching conditions

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Heat health alerts raised as fourth heatwave of the summer looms

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UK set for fourth heatwave as wildfires hit parts of country

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Heat health alerts for parts of England over busy getaway weekend

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Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation

London & Valley Water said ‘material improvements’ are being made on its previous £10 billion proposal to appease government concerns over the deal.

Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor

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Thames Water swings to profit but debt mountain swells to £20bn

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Worst of slowdown in housing market activity may be starting to pass – surveyors

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Temperatures of 30C on way as yellow rain warning issued for parts of UK

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Another heatwave on way with 34C peak forecast as fresh hosepipe ban announced

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Extreme heat warning extended but end to UK heatwave in sight

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Hot weather to smother parts of UK in new heatwave that may top 34C

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Subdued housing market may be starting to stabilise – surveyors

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Mix of heavy rain and sun forecast for next week ahead of warmer temperatures

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Sunday to be drier as downpours and strong winds batter the UK

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Downpours and cloudy skies for some this weekend after record-breaking heatwave

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Heavy rain to hit parts of UK on Saturday after record-breaking hot spell

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Temperatures to cool down in coming days after record-breaking hot spell

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Teenage boy becomes 11th person to die in water-related incidents amid heatwave

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Amber health warning extended as temperatures soar

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Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend

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Heat health alert: What does it mean and how can vulnerable people stay cool?

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Amber heat health alert issued for parts of UK as hot temperatures hit

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Temperatures could climb into mid-20s by bank holiday weekend, says Met Office

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Housing market ‘struggling for momentum amid global uncertainty’

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Temperatures set to reach 18C this week as meteorological spring begins

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Green groups warn of rising flood threat with ‘800,000 more homes at high risk’

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Midlands worst hit as farming industry loses nearly £2 million to dog attacks

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‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors

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Weather warning for rain issued as parts of the country look set to be soaked

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NHS clinical support staff in wealthier areas are more likely to be offered care...

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One in 45 homes in Britain now worth £1m, property firm says

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House prices in West Midlands hit £260k milestone - but values suffer post-Budge...

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Average UK house price fell to six-month low in December, says Halifax

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Rightmove records busiest ever Boxing Day as home hunters prepare for 2026 moves

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