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Some firms cut capacity by 20% to match supply and demand as custom fades, bills rise and government support dwindles Pubs and restaurants face a “perfect storm” of challenges this year as cash-strapped consumers slash spending and the government reduces its energy bills support – forcing many to cut their opening hours. The industry faced a plethora of challenges in 2022, including soaring energy bills, staffing shortages, rampant food inflation and fragile consumer confidence. Continue reading… ​Some firms cut capacity by 20% to match supply and demand as custom fades, bills rise and government support dwindlesPubs and restaurants face a…

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Scotland, Northern Ireland and most of north of England affected by yellow weather warning Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads as a yellow weather warning for ice covered large areas of the UK. The Met Office issued the alert for Scotland, Northern Ireland and most of the north of England, and also warned pedestrians of the risk of slips on icy pavements. Continue reading… ​Scotland, Northern Ireland and most of north of England affected by yellow weather warningDrivers are being urged to take care on the roads as a yellow weather warning for ice covered large…

Storm that sent US temperatures plunging triggers yellow weather warning for heavy rain over Scotland on Friday The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US is also causing the UK to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office has said. On Wednesday, the forecaster issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 3am on Friday for 15 hours for much of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. The Met Office said heavy rain could bring some flooding and travel disruption. Continue reading… ​Storm that sent US temperatures plunging triggers yellow weather warning for heavy…

National Trust’s annual audit reveals a dire year for animals from toads and bats to birds and butterflies This year’s tumultuous weather – including fierce storms, searing heat, deep cold snaps – has devastated some of the UK’s most precious flora and fauna, a leading conservation charity has said. The extreme conditions have made survival very difficult for animals from toads and bats to birds and butterflies, and from great trees to meadowland flowers. Continue reading… ​National Trust’s annual audit reveals a dire year for animals from toads and bats to birds and butterfliesThis year’s tumultuous weather – including fierce…

Snowfall in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Christmas Day, becoming more widespread on Boxing Day It was a “technical” white Christmas in the UK this year as the Met Office recorded snowfall in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, although most of the country did not have snow. The forecaster recorded either sleet or snow falling at five of its weather stations across the UK on 25 December, with Edinburgh one of three in Scotland and another two in Northern Ireland. Continue reading… ​Snowfall in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Christmas Day, becoming more widespread on…

Christmas Day will be set against a backdrop of ‘unsettled’ weather with high winds and frequent rain expected.

‘It couldn’t have come more out of the blue really.’

The Environment Agency has issued an array of warnings and alerts as dramatic widespread rainfall hits Britain after a week of sub-zero temperatures.

UK weather temperatures soar by 15 degrees in a day Sunday was the UK’s last day of its cold snap, as temperatures have risen overnight and are expected to reach highs of 14C on Monday.  The end of the cold snap will be welcomed by many after the freeze led to travel disruptions and some power cuts. The warmer air is heading in from the Atlantic and is causing temperatures to rise as much as 15 degrees in 24 hours. Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place until 06:00 on Tuesday in southern England and South Wales. The wet…

Footfall likely to increase less than in previous years as shoppers struggle with cost of living crisis, say analysts The UK retail industry is braced for a muted end to the Christmas shopping period as poor weather and strikes weigh further on consumers whose spending is already under pressure from the increased cost of living. Analysts at the data company Springboard said they expected the number of shoppers at retail destinations across the UK to rise by 4.5% in high streets, 5% in retail parks and 10% in shopping centres in December compared with November. However, those footfall increases would…

Flight cancellations, power cuts and flooding possible, Met Office warns

Flight cancellations, power cuts and flooding possible, Met Office warns

Met Office issues amber warning for ice in north of England and says warmer weather also brings risks of flooding Temperatures could rise as high as 14C (57F) in parts of the UK on Monday, the Met Office has predicted, but the warmer weather will bring a risk of flooding. Most of south Wales, the south-west of England and some of the south-east is under a yellow warning for rain, with a chance of some flooding. Surface-level flooding may also occur in other parts of the UK as snow and ice on higher ground melt overnight. Continue reading… ​Met Office…

Both daytime and night-time temperatures are expected to increase over the next couple of days.

Met Office issues yellow warnings of ice for much of Scotland and the north-west of England for Saturday Weather warnings of severe cold, ice and snowy conditions are in place for the weekend before blizzards are expected to sweep across the north of the country. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of ice for much of Scotland, the north-west of England and Wales for Saturday, with this extending to snow for the north and ice for most of the rest of England on Sunday. Continue reading… ​Met Office issues yellow warnings of ice for much of Scotland and the…

More snow is set to fall across the UK this weekend, bringing further travel disruption in already icy conditions.

A yellow warning has been issued for areas in Scotland.

A yellow weather warning is in force across much of Scotland.

The Met Office warned that 5cm-10cm could accumulate in some places in two to three hours, and some areas could see power cuts.

A number of weather warnings for snow or ice are in place across the UK as the cold weather continues this week.

Weather forecasters have warned of more snow and bone-chilling temperatures, with more misery following in the form of a storm and gales.

Britain is set to be buried in more snow over the next few days as the brutally cold snap continues.

Migrants feared dead after dozens aboard boat hit trouble in cold weather The Independent says Deaths are feared to have happened from an incident involving a small boat in the English Channel as authorities launched a rescue mission in freezing conditions. No casualities have officially been confirmed. But reports suggest three are feared dead after dozens entered the water off the coast of Kent. The UK coastguard launched a search and rescue mission in response to the small boat incident this morning. Lifeboats and helicopters have been sent to help. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/english-channel-incident-rescue-latest-b2244888.html

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