UK weather
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Can the UK take any more rain?Today’s Big Question An Atlantic jet stream is ‘stuck’ over British skies, leading to ‘biblical’ downpours and more than 40 consecutive days of rain in some areas
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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When does autumn begin?The Explainer The UK is experiencing a 'false autumn', as climate change shifts seasonal weather patterns
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why the weather keeps getting 'stuck'In the Spotlight Record hot and dry spring caused by 'blocked' area of high pressure above the UK
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Storm Éowyn: your rights when it comes to home insurance claimsThe Explainer Storm damage is covered on most home insurance policies but there may be exemptions that mean your claim gets rejected
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The UK's worsening wet weatherThe Explainer More frequent and intense rain is keeping flood boss 'awake at night'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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 forecastsThe 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 ChristmasTall 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 homefeature Households can use expert tips to help keep their energy bills down while getting relief from the heat
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK 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, The Week UK Published
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Snow blankets the UK – in picturesIn Pictures Snow, ice and freezing conditions caused mass disruption in parts of the UK earlier this week
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK 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 cutsSpeed Read Drop in temperatures in coming days may be ‘first piece of grim jigsaw’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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