UK storms

In the Spotlight People across the UK advised to secure loose outdoor objects, stay indoors and prepare for power cuts

By The Week Staff Published 18 February 22

In Pictures Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Last updated 21 December 21

In Depth Former hurricane bears down on UK on the 30th anniversary of the worst storm in living memory

By The Week Staff Published 16 October 17

Speed Read Schools closed and power out for many homes in Scotland as Storm Abigail hits the UK

By The Week Staff Published 13 November 15

Speed Read Naming storms is the Met Office's latest move in raising awareness of dangerous weather conditions

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 October 15

Speed Read Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums

By The Week Staff Last updated 18 February 14

In Depth Cost of the bad weather could reach £1bn, with claims expected to hit £30,000 each

By The Week Staff Published 14 February 14

Speed Read The Thames Barrier has been raised 28 times in the last ten weeks – that's 20% of the total since it was built

By The Week Staff Published 12 February 14

In Depth The trouble with building flood defences is that it encourages risky development, says Keith Beven

By The Conversation Published 10 February 14

Speed Read

By The Week Staff Published 6 February 14

Speed Read Flood warnings issued across the UK as high tides combine with Atlantic storms to pose threat to life

By The Week Staff Last updated 3 January 14