3 May 2024
Extreme wildfire risk warning issued for north-west Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has placed north-west Scotland at extreme wildfire risk, and the rest of Scotland at very high risk, for Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May 2024.
2024 news
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.
May 2024
1 May 2024
Emergency Alerts issued during Rivers Roe and Ive flooding
Emergency Alerts were used to help evacuate people during acute flooding on the Rivers Roe and Ive in May 2024, the government has said in its UK Government Resilience Action Plan.
1 May 2024
May was the busiest month on record for A&E attendances in England
NHS England reports that more than 2.4 million people attended A&E departments in England in May, the busiest month on record, as heat health alerts and a five-day junior doctors strike add pressure…
1 May 2024
Cryptosporidium detected in Brixham water supply affecting around 16,500 households and businesses
Cryptosporidium was detected in the Brixham area water supply in May 2024, and around 16,500 households and businesses were issued with a boil water notice.
1 May 2024
Boil water notice issued to around 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham area
South West Water has issued a boil water notice to around 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area after traces of cryptosporidium were found, and has increased compensation to £115.
1 May 2024
Government published preparedness advice on GOV.UK/Prepare
In May 2024 the Government published advice for individuals, households and communities on preparing for emergencies, hosted on GOV.UK/Prepare.
April 2024
24 April 2024
Very high wildfire warning issued for South and West of Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning identifying a very high risk for the South and West of Scotland on 24 and 25 April 2024.
16 April 2024
35 properties reported internally flooded across Wales following Storm Kathleen
The Welsh Government reported that 35 properties, 33 homes and 2 businesses, suffered internal flooding across Conwy, Ceredigion and Torfaen after Storm Kathleen struck Wales on 6 April 2024.
9 April 2024
Heatwave: LGA responds to Met Office Red Heat Alert
The Local Government Association has responded to a Met Office Red Heat Alert during a heatwave, setting out councils' role in leading local communication during extreme weather.
9 April 2024
NRW issues several flood warnings during peak impact of Storm Kathleen
Natural Resources Wales issued several flood warnings on 9 April during the peak impact of Storm Kathleen, with 35 properties later reported to have suffered internal flooding across three Welsh…
6 April 2024
Storm Kathleen arrives in Wales with strong winds and heavy rainfall
Storm Kathleen brought strong winds and heavy rain to Wales on 6 April 2024, coinciding with spring tides, and the Welsh Government later reported that 35 properties experienced internal flooding.
March 2024
28 March 2024
SSEN weather warning for central southern England
SSEN has issued a weather warning for strong winds on Thursday 28 March that could affect the electricity network in central southern England, with gusts of up to 70mph on the coast.
26 March 2024
Recall issued for Morco Primo (MP) and EUP gas water heaters over fire risk
Morco has recalled four models of open-flued gas water heaters supplied between 2018 and 2023 over a gas leak risk that may cause fire, explosion and injuries, replacing an earlier modification…
25 March 2024
MSR Trail Lite and Reactor camping cooking pots recalled over burns risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has notified a recall of MSR Trail Lite and Reactor camping cooking pots sold between 2008 and February 2024 because handles can come loose and spill hot…
13 March 2024
Pregnant women added to higher risk groups in heat guidance
The UK Health Security Agency has added pregnant women to the groups at higher risk of ill health from heat in its Beat the heat public guidance, which applies to England.
5 March 2024
Portable electric space heater sold via Temu recalled
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall for a Portable Electric Space Heater, model FS007, sold via Temu, over a serious risk of electric shock.
1 March 2024
Network operator charter agreed
A charter for network operators including Openreach and City Fibre was agreed in March 2024, committing them to 12 months' notice before analogue voice services end and to checks on telecare devices.
1 March 2024
Environment Agency flood preparedness consultation opens
The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on flood preparedness for residents and business owners at flood risk, covering preparing for, responding to and recovering from flooding, running…
1 March 2024
Recall of Ring Automotive RPPL260 jump starter power bank
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has announced a recall of the Ring Automotive RPPL260 jump starter power bank, which may not cut off power in standby mode and presents a fire risk.
February 2024
22 February 2024
Recall issued for Ideal Heating Logic 2 Combi and System boiler range over fire risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled 30 Ideal Heating Logic 2 boiler models made before 8 January 2024 after three fire incidents and one report of a customer extinguishing flames.