Burnham to Chair Cobra Meeting on Extreme Heat as Temperatures Surge Again

Burnham sets out package of measures to respond to devastating wildfires

The Prime Minister set out an emergency package of measures as parts of Britain continued to burn.

Andy Burnham creates brand new government role as UK devastated by wildfires

More than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded across Britain this week.

Here's what the Met Office says about Northallerton's weekend weather

A very warm and predominantly dry spell will gradually become cooler and fresher, with temperatures easing from a peak of 27C to the low 20s and…

To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps

The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing across the country. Firefighters have responded to nearly 1,000 wildfires across England and Wales this year, according to the National Fire Chiefs Counc…

Record drought lays bare the fragility of the UK’s food system. What now for the industry?

With temperatures set to soar to 37°C in London and the South East today, the stark reality of Britain’s drought can no longer be ignored.

First Minister to convene Wales wildfire summit after emergency meeting

The First Minister has said he will convene a summit on wildfire prevention in Wales, after attending a UK Government emergency meeting on Wednesday afternoon....