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Rain and severe gales to hit UK this weekend as sunny spell ends

Showers and coastal gales come after one of the warmest April days on record

The Independent UK · Apr 9

No disciplinary sanction for doctor’s ‘grave’ failures in care of Martha Mills

Professor Richard Thompson did not refer the 13-year-old to intensive care despite her displaying several high-risk indicators of sepsis.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

‘The cactus endures’ — a Ways and Means tradition’s moment in the sun - Roll Call

The succulent is a Ways and Means Committee totem passed along for decades. Now it goes to Jimmy Panetta, from the late Bill Pascrell.

Roll Call · Sep 24, 2024

Outlook? Terrifying: TV weather presenters on the hell and horror of the climate crisis

What is it like to have a front row seat for the worst show in the world? Four meteorologists describe how they are explaining the reality to viewers – and coping with it themselves

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues urgent storm warning for floods, lightning and hail

There was a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

UK weather forecast: Balmy 21C highs amid heavy rain and strong 50mph gusts

The UK is set for more high temperatures for the time of year with the mercury hitting 21C over the coming days but it will be accompanied by heavy rain in many areas and strong winds

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms, rain and 50mph gusts along with balmy 22C highs

The UK has an unsettled outlook with thunderstorms, rain and windy weather with 50mph gusts but it will remain warm this week with temperatures in the Channel islands expected to reach 22C

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

UK weather forecast: Washout before sizzling 'extreme' temperatures go on to next week

A Met Office amber warning for extreme temperatures is in place for much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday but before that there will be a washout for much of the country

Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022

UK weather forecast: Rain and storms to hit country today in 15C temperature plunge

The UK is set to see temperatures plunge by nearly 15C in some areas after the hottest day of the year on Friday, with rain and storms but the South East is expected to remain hot

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

UK weather: Britain to be hotter than Turkey and Jamaica as temperatures climb to 32C

Temperature will rise up to 32C in parts of England on Friday, Met Office says

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022