A ban on some wood-burning stoves could be introduced under new laws to tackle indoor pollution in people’s homes. Labour has announced a consultation on its Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP),...

Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes2 days agoLaura Gozziin KyivReutersA large Russian aerial strike on Ukraine has left the Ukrainian parliament and half of...

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says2 days agoJessica RawnsleySuppliedA staff member who was working at the Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New...

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire1 day agoPaulin KolaEPAThe Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar...

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says27 minutes agoJessica RawnsleySuppliedA staff member who was working at the Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on...

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire28 minutes agoPaulin KolaEPAThe Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a...

BBC Weather Watchers / Hang RossSimon King Lead Weather Presenter1 January 2026, 09:27 GMTUpdated 10:40 GMTAmber severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office with...