The Liberal Democrats advocate for mandatory air conditioning installation in new public buildings and residential properties, citing the UK's inadequate preparedness for extreme heat. This proposal emerges as parts of the country anticipate further heatwaves.
British Sugar has announced proposals to close its Bury St Edmunds factory, jeopardising more than 100 positions. This move would reduce the company's UK operations to three sites and follows recent periods of reduced sugar beet processing.
Six individuals have been charged in Laos in connection with the 2023 methanol poisoning death of a British tourist. Families of victims describe the charges as insufficient, highlighting the lack of accountability for the illicit alcohol distribution.
Eight areas across England have officially entered 'prolonged dry weather' status, the stage preceding a full drought declaration. This development signals escalating water scarcity across large swathes of the country.
