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News · 15 July 2026

UK extreme weather becoming normal as 2025 was hottest year

UK extreme weather becoming normal as 2025 was hottest year

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A new report found that the UK's extreme weather is becoming increasingly normal, with 2025 being the hottest year on record. Carbon pollution is driving temperatures to unprecedented levels, according to the State of the UK Climate report, which is released annually and was published on Wednesday.

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