UK weather
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What are sponge cities and can London become one?
Under The Radar Use of green and blue spaces to drain excess water is growing but implementing measures can be difficult
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can judges end UK's rape case backlog?
Today's Big Question Judiciary aiming to fast-track oldest of the 3,355 rape cases awaiting trial in England and Wales
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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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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White Easter more likely than a white Christmas
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The cost of cooling your home
feature Households can use expert tips to help keep their energy bills down while getting relief from the heat
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Why is Europe sweltering while the UK is a washout?
Today's Big Question Blocked weather pattern caused by a stuck jet stream is stopping baking temperatures reaching Britain
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Snow blankets the UK – in pictures
In Pictures Snow, ice and freezing conditions caused mass disruption in parts of the UK earlier this week
By Richard Windsor Published
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How cold does it have to be to snow?
feature Different ground and air temperatures lead to rain, sleet or snow
By Fred Kelly Published
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Looming cold snap fuels fears of UK power cuts
Speed Read Drop in temperatures in coming days may be ‘first piece of grim jigsaw’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Britain is getting wetter – so why are there hosepipe bans?
Under the Radar Met Office data shows we have enough water, the problems lie in timing
By The Week Staff Published
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When will the next record-breaking heatwave hit Britain?
Today's Big Question Expert warns that yesterday’s high temperatures are ‘just the beginning’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is the UK facing a water shortage?
Today's Big Question Restrictions may be introduced later in the summer if there is below-average rainfall
By The Week Staff Published
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Why do heatwaves in the UK feel hotter than abroad?
In the Spotlight While the heat can be welcome when you’re on holiday, it can feel unbearable at home
By Amrita Gill Published
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Should the UK introduce a maximum working temperature?
Today's Big Question Workers will suffer as UK heatwave is forecast to hit 35 degrees next week
By Richard Windsor Published
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