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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…