Carbon dioxide levels are rising too fast to stay below 1.5C, the Met Office warns. Mauna Loa recorded a 3.58ppm increase in 2024, the highest since 1958 and above Met Office forecasts. Fossil fuel emissions, weaker carbon sinks, and wildfires drove the surge. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK is in the grip of a wintry spell of weather, with the Met Office issuing two fresh amber warnings for snow and ice for parts of England and Wales over the weekend. Snow has already been spotted in Conwy Valley in Wales.
An amber warning for snow and rare freezing rain covering most of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and the north-west cities of Liverpool and Manchester, is in place from 6pm on Saturday to midday on Sunday, the Met Office said.
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A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester after severe rainfall on New Yearās Day caused widespread flooding. Homes have been evacuated, train lines and roads have closed, and a canal has collapsed following heavy rain. The Met Office says some parts of the North West saw almost a monthās worth of rain within 48 hours. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Environment Agency has a severe flood warning ā indicating a ādanger to lifeā ā in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire.
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Amidst the chaos of flooding in Leicestershire, this man turned the deluge into an unexpected opportunity for fun. Using an off-road vehicle as a tow, he transformed the torrents into a wakeboarding arena, showcasing his resilience and flair in the face of nature. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey toured Burwell Print Centre in Cambridgeshire, commending its work supporting adults with additional needs. He discussed concerns over the government's underfunding of special education and called for quicker support for schools and local councils. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain faces a "new and dangerous threat" in light of the Southport attack in July 2024. Speaking a day after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, Starmer warned of the rising threat of 'extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men accessing all manner of material'. The Prime Minister added that he would change the law if needed to tackle this new threat. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana āfrankly leaps off the pageā. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July. The PM added that the Southport killings āmust be a line in the sand for Britainā. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trumpās second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is āwhat the world needsā, and where he stands with Elon Musk following differences of opinion over Tommy Robinson. When asked if he genuinely thought he could be the next UK prime minister, Mr Farage responded: āYes, I do.ā Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is āfantastic newsā to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is āa lot of anxiety thereā for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Axel Rudakubana, 18, has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court to murdering three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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