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New figures obtained by the Lib Dems found fire services have lost an average of 12% in Government funding - sparking fears the crews aren't prepared for another summer like last year

New Met Office weather maps have offered Brits more disappointing news, as a huge new band of rain is expected to hit parts of the UK at the beginning of next week

It's been a fairly miserable summer so far for the UK, with temperatures lower than average and conditions unseasonably wet - and now thunder, hail and lightning are all on the cards

Danielle Livesey lost her son Ethan 18 weeks into her pregnancy after she picked up a rare foodborne infection that can cause serious problems if you're pregnant

A senior meteorologist has shared his predictions for the UK's changing climate over the next 20 to 30 years, warning that we can expect 'chaos' with unpredictable weather and 'surprise' wildfires

The warning from the Fire Brigades Union comes a year after the hot, dry summer that saw 40C temperatures recorded in the UK for the first time ever - with wildfires destroying houses and trees withering in the heat

The Met Office said 2022 was the warmest year on record in the UK - and unless greenhouse gas emissions are controlled, last year could seem cool compared with what it will be in 2100

The Met Office says rain and blustery weather is expected to last until the second half of August with "more settled and warmer weather with lighter winds"

Mike Kendon, climate scientist at the Met Office and lead author of its new report, called State Of The UK Climate 2022, described the 40C mark as "a real moment of climate history"

The Cerberus heatwave originated over the Saharan desert but pushed north, scorching its way through Italy, Croatia and Greece - while much of the UK experiences rain and stormy conditions

Low pressure has gripped most of the UK this week, bringing with it rain and changeable conditions, and hopes of some late July sun have again been dashed in latest forecasts

Striking Met Office maps show the heavy rainfall sweeping in from the west before it will engulf the whole of the country by the end of Wednesday

Ahead of the release of their State of the UK Climate report for 2022, the Met Office has warned that the country is only set to see 40C heat more and more

A weather phenomenon frightened visitors at the White House as a funnel-shaped cloud suddenly appeared over the building, prompting some to get inside when it began to look like a tornado

The Met Office forecasts "persistent rain" on Wednesday afternoon for most of the country and, with flood warnings still in place, the service notes precipitation as a "watch point" this week

The Met Office has warned an "extreme weather event" will likely be seen in the UK soon with temperatures expected to top 40C - and once again climate change is to blame

Europe has been battling extreme heat in recent weeks, with records being broken across the continent and temperatures in some areas have repeatedly exceeded 40C

It comes as the UK has been hit with a deluge of rain over a washout weekend on the first few days of the school summer holidays

Europe was first blasted with the Cerberus heatwave, which saw temperatures soar into the 40s over recent weeks, but now the Charon weather front is set to push the mercury up to 46C

The Met Office expects rain for the majority of this week - and another wet July weekend - but forecasters do anticipate a change in our weather next month as high pressure returns

The government says flooding is expected in some areas, including parts of Merseyside, following heavy rain as the Met Office predicts more unsettled weather for the week ahead

The Met Office says widespread sunshine is finally coming today to the UK after torrential rain across much of the country over the last two days causing disappointment for Ashes fans

The Met Office says outdoor events such as the Ashes cricket and The Open Championship golf will be plagued by showers throughout Sunday as wet weather continues

Weather warnings have been handed down for large parts of the UK this weekend as one month's worth of rain is expected to fall in just one hour, marking a miserable start to the school holidays

Heavy rain is battering the UK this weekend while countries in southern Europe experience temperatures of 40C or over. The Met Office has issued a warning covering most of Britain