NewzEngland and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record following a period of persistent heatwaves. Official data indicates that half of England and the entirety of Wales are currently in a state of drought, with some regions in southern England receiving only 1% of their long-term average rainfall during the month.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralJuly set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Guardian World (GB)
Focuses on climate crisis attribution and calls for policy reform