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England drought report reveals persistent dry conditions into mid-July

England received only 3 percent of long-term average rainfall in the first half of July 2026, with less than 1mm recorded in the week to 14 July.

Sienna Bell

17 JUL · 4 min read

Burnham signals pragmatic shift with North Sea drilling and Thames Water overhaul

Andy Burnham's team is preparing announcements on further North Sea oil and gas drilling at fields including Jackdaw and Rosebank, expected shortly after he takes office on 20 July.

Rosie White

17 JUL · 3 min read

UK schools roasted in the June heatwave as over 1,000 shut their doors

Over 1,000 schools in England and Wales closed or dismissed pupils early during the June 2026 heatwave with external peaks of 37.7C.

Ruby Bell

11 JUL · 3 min read