UK storms
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Winds of change: how to fix long-term weather forecasts
The Explainer A new research project aims to accurately predict the weather up to a month in advance
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How storms get their names
Speed Read The public opted for Betty in vote on Twitter
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The worst storms ever to have hit the UK
In Pictures Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Quiz of The Week: 12 - 18 February
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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The top tips for weathering out Storm Eunice
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
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The most extreme weather events in 2021
In Pictures Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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How does Storm Ophelia compare to the Great Storm of 1987?
In Depth Former hurricane bears down on UK on the 30th anniversary of the worst storm in living memory
By The Week Staff Published
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UK weather: Storm Abigail brings 90mph wind warnings
Speed Read Schools closed and power out for many homes in Scotland as Storm Abigail hits the UK
By The Week Staff Published
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Frank and Rhonda: Met Office reveals storm names
Speed Read Naming storms is the Met Office's latest move in raising awareness of dangerous weather conditions
By The Week Staff Last updated
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UK floods: ministers to quiz insurers over claims
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
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Flood insurance: Government's leaky plan has Catch-22
In Depth Cost of the bad weather could reach £1bn, with claims expected to hit £30,000 each
By The Week Staff Published
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Infographic: how often has the Thames Barrier been used?
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
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Floods: 'Money is no object' becomes 'No blank cheque'
In Depth Cameron's pledge that 'We are a wealthy country' has Whitehall spin doctors rowing quickly backwards
By The Mole Published
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Flooding gets more political as Labour appointees are blamed
In Depth As Lord Smith tries to defend Environment Agency, Baroness Young's spell in charge raises questions
By The Mole Published
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