The Latest Breaking News from England

UK hit with heavy rain and weather warnings ahead of Easter weekend

Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for parts of Britain

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Heavy rain as unsettled weather hits ahead of Easter

Yellow rain warnings have been issued for the south west of England, Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Social media and map apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts

Exclusive: Number of 18- to 24-year-olds needing help in England and Wales doubles in five years as services take calls every day in 2024

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Water pollution across UK surged by nearly a third and highest in decade

Only a third of survey respondents believe their supplier will take the necessary steps to address water pollution

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Water pollution in England at 10-year high, campaigners warn

Firms were collectively set a target of a 40% reduction in pollution incidents but instead recorded a 30% increase, Surfers Against Sewage said

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Met Office issues Yellow Warning as Rain returns with a bang

After weeks of sunshine and dry skies, the weather’s taking a turn—and it’s not looking pretty for parts of southwest England, Wales, and the northwest.

The Fashion Central · Apr 15, 2025

Jude Bellingham speaks out on Real Madrid 'bust-up' claims before Arsenal showdown

England midfielder insists there is no disharmony within the ranks ahead of huge Champions League quarter-final comeback bid

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Schools could face strikes as early as autumn if pay remains ‘unacceptable’

The National Education Union leader has called on the Government to take the ‘necessary steps to avoid a confrontation’ with the teaching profession.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

What caused the crisis at British Steel?

The two blast furnaces at British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant in England are the last of their kind in the UK. The UK steel industry was once a world leader, powering the industrial revolution. But these days it is in crisis.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Heavy rain and flash floods could cause disruption, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday in areas of the north and south west of England and in Wales.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025