We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
Southern Water has confirmed that data from part of its server estate was stolen in an illegal intrusion into its IT systems, and is notifying about 5 to 10 per cent of its customers.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a serious-risk report on the Kidde CO2 Klem Valve, whose end cap can detach and discharge CO2 gas, affecting batches made from January 2022 to…
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy snowfall across parts of the UK later this week, and NI Water has urged people to prepare for below zero temperatures and protect outside taps.
NHS England weekly data published on 1 February 2024 show norovirus and flu hospital cases at their highest levels this winter, with average daily norovirus patients up 75% on the same week last year.
The first UK Emergency Alert was used in Plymouth in February 2024, following the nationwide test of the system in 2023, according to an official resilience forum.
The Department for Transport has published battery safety guidance for e-scooter and e-cycle users, noting that fire services have reported a significant number of battery fires involving privately…
SSEN Distribution has moved to Yellow Alert status for northern Scotland ahead of storm-force winds forecast on Wednesday 31 January, with gusts of up to 85mph and heavy rain in the west.
SSEN Distribution moved to Weather Warning status for northern Scotland on 29 January 2024 ahead of very strong winds forecast for Wednesday 31 January, then upgraded to Yellow Alert the following…
NIE Networks opened seven Community Assistance Centres across Northern Ireland from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday 24 January for customers affected by power cuts, warning that full restoration could take a…
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks says it is ready to respond to Storm Jocelyn on Tuesday and Wednesday, after Storm Isha left just under 800 customers in the north of Scotland without power…
Storm Jocelyn brought several hours of gale-force winds to the north of Scotland overnight, with a 74mph gust recorded in South Uist, and SSEN restored power to 7,000 customers by 5pm.
Southern Water has confirmed that data from part of its server estate was stolen in an illegal intrusion into its IT systems, and is notifying customers and employees whose personal data may be at…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has added Desertcart to the list of online marketplaces named in its safety report on UPP e-bike battery packs, which it says present a serious risk of…
The Met Office issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind across North Yorkshire and the rest of the UK on 22 January 2024, with travel disruption, power cuts and coastal danger possible.
Northern Powergrid restored the last customers left without power by Storm Isha on the afternoon of 23 January 2024, as Storm Jocelyn brought further disruption to the North East, Yorkshire and…
SSEN says it has restored power to 35,000 homes in central southern England after Storm Isha, with work continuing on 23 January for the final few properties still off supply.
Independent Water Networks Limited changed its Do Not Use Notice for the Marleigh estate in Cambridge to a Do Not Drink Notice at 16:15 on 22 January 2024, four days after the original notice.
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service reported four flood warnings in the county at 11am on 22 January 2024 as Storm Isha brought heavy rain and a Met Office yellow wind warning.
Southern Water has confirmed that data from a limited part of its server estate was stolen in an illegal intrusion into its IT systems, and is notifying customers and staff whose personal data may be…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued Withdrawal Notices requiring distributors to remove UPP Battery e-bike battery packs from sale after finding they present a serious risk of fire.