Huge swathes of the UK are expected to be drenched in thundery downpours at the Met Office issue stark new warnings to brace for flooding and travel chaos. Wet and stormy weather is expected across South West England and South Wales with a ‘danger to life’ warning issued. Britons should expect possible flooding, power cuts and...
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UK to demand Indian-owned Tata saves jobs at Wales steelworks: minister
The UK government will demand that jobs are saved at Tata’s steelworks in Port Talbot, Wales, in exchange for state support for the industry, new Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said. Reynolds – in the job for less than two days after the Labour Party’s landslide win in Thursday’s general election, – told the BBC on...
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UK Election: Number Of Seats, Candidates, Voters And Polling Stations
There are 4,515 candidates from 98 different political parties. London, United Kingdom: Here are some of the key numbers as UK voters go to the polls Thursday in a general election predicted to see the ruling Conservatives dumped out of office after 14 years. 650 seats The number of seats up for grabs across England,...
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Inside the pretty little seaside town that’s the least visited in the UK
A little seaside town is one of the UK’s least visited, despite boasting a host of stunning views and an award-winning beach. Sometimes known as the “gem of Cardigan Bay”, Aberaeron is a picturesque community in Ceredigion, Wales. The town is home to just 1,274 people, many of whom reside in brightly coloured properties that...
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The 20 best grand British seaside hotels
Once upon a time, there was nowhere so redolent with glamour as a Great British seaside hotel in the summer season and – for a while – the Grand Hotel in Scarborough led the pack. The Grand opened in 1867 and was reputedly Europe’s largest hotel. Yet recently, one mayoral candidate branded it “the shame...
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Maps reveal exact time thunderstorms will hit UK today with rain and flooding
THE Met Office has revealed the exact time “heavy thunderstorms” are set to hit Britain today, bringing in travel chaos and flooding. The forecaster has also warned that flooding in some places could cause “danger to life”. 9 Bournemouth beach-goers made the most of the weekend earlier this morningCredit: BNPS 9 The Met Office has...