There are some datacentre waste heating projects on the way, in London and Yorkshire, but the UK lags behind other European countries. We look at the challenges of providing district heating from ...

A UK bathroom company is on a brink of administration after it filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Bathroom pod specialist Offsite Engineered Products UK Ltd (OEP UK), which is ...

Temperatures in the UK could soon surge as high as 24C as a three-day heat blast spreads across the country. On May 6, the maps show temperatures peaking at 23C in Yorkshire. Highs of 21C or 22C are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

It's officially the hottest day of 2025 so far in the UK - and in Europe, there are red warnings with temperatures soaring to 40C and above. UK Health Security Agency amber heat health alerts are ...

A burst of summer sun and welcome warmth is sweeping across the UK today to make way for a heat surge this weekend with highs of 21C in parts - hotter than Greece. The Met Office predicts it will be ...

MANILA, Philippines — Seven areas across the country are under the “danger” heat index level, the state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday, April 29, warning of scorching temperatures and heightened ...

Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, took place on Thursday. Early results showed the governing Labour Party doing badly. By Stephen Castle Reporting from ...

Temperatures are predicted to rise into the low 30ºC, according to the Met Office. The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat health alert on 11 August 2025. The Met Office have said it’s ...

As the UK prepares itself for another heatwave, we’re experiencing mixed emotions. Having survived an especially wet winter, many people are welcoming prospect of dry, sun-drenched conditions, which ...

What is a heatwave and what causes it? The word ‘heatwave’ is often used to describe a period of hot and sunny weather however, this isn’t always correct. A heatwave is a meteorological definition and ...

Heat pumps are appearing in people’s homes as an alternative, more efficient way to turn up the temperature. However, this technology can also play a crucial role in boosting an electric car’s ...