For a brilliant distillation on the absurdities of the UK energy debate, do read Camilla Cavendish’s article from last weekend. Today, I am going to focus on one niche part of that political argument — why the UK is hit harder than other countries even though we still produce oil and gas from the North Sea.

The UK is due to expect a 'mini heatwave' next week with many regions forecast temperatures warmer than Greece and Turkey following the Easter bank holiday weekend

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Households across the UK are being urged to stock up on batteries, torches and even phone charges before 6pm on Satuday (April 4). Winds of up to 90mph are forecast over the Easter weekend, the Met Office has warned,

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a travel health alert after a 43% spike in chikungunya cases among UK tourists

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has told Sky News the UK should "push back" against Donald Trump if he's "rude" about the UK. Meanwhile, the King will take part in a state visit to the US in late April,