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London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks event to go ahead amid weather concerns

Much of the country faces heavy rain and strong winds.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Tourists disappointed as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party and fireworks axed

Some of those who had already travelled to the Scottish capital said the weather conditions are not as bad as feared.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Wind, rain and snow hit UK as New Year’s Eve events cancelled

Outdoor events in Edinburgh have been axed, as have several fireworks displays south of the border.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat’, says UN in climate warning

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres the world must ‘exit this road to ruin’ in his new year message.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Decade of deadly heat ends with record year as world warned of ‘road to ruin’

The top ten 10 hottest years on record have happened in the last 10 years

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

London weather: Capital faces 45mph gusts on New Year's Eve as snow, wind and rain to cause UK travel chaos

Almost every part of the country is covered by at least one of the multiple weather warnings that have been issued by the Met Office this week

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

UK braces for travel delays amid snow, wind and rain warnings for new year

Almost every part of the country is covered by at least one of the multiple weather warnings that have been issued by the Met Office this week.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Finance bosses ‘optimistic’ about Labour plans to cut red tape, survey finds

Polling by KPMG found more than half of the finance industry plans to ramp up hiring in early 2025.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Police forces see double spike in religious hate crimes in past 18 months

A Jewish charity called the findings ‘unacceptable’ while campaigners against anti-Muslim abuse said more action is needed.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Small boat Channel crossings continue after migrant total reaches 150,000

More than 1,100 people have crossed the Channel in small boats over the Christmas period.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024