Sources: The Guardian
Tata Steel is to cut 1,050 jobs in the United Kingdom, with the majority going in South Wales. The Indian multinational steel-making company announced there will be 750 job losses at its Port Talbot Steelworks in Port Talbot, Wales while another 300 jobs will go at its plants in Corby and Hartlepool in England. 2016-01-18
Large areas of England and Wales are under flood warnings as another storm arrives. The Somerset Levels are the worst affected area. 2014-02-8
The storm hits England and Wales, causing at least one death with flights and train services cancelled. 2013-10-28
Thirteen areas of south-west England and Wales have been warned of possible floods as the United Kingdom prepares for heavy rain. 2012-12-14
Two people are killed and more than 800 homes flooded following heavy rain and high winds across England and Wales. 2012-11-25
As many as 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom resolve to stage a 24-hour mass strike in protest against planned pension cuts. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-uk-18010526 (BBC)] [http:--www.scotsman.com-news-workers-strike-over-pension-reform-1-2285112 ("The Scotsman")]date=July 2019 More than 30,000 police officers from across the UK protest against police reforms, budget cuts and pay cuts in the biggest demonstration by police officers ever held in England and Wales. [http:--www.guardian.co.uk-uk-2012-may-10-police-officers-march-cuts ("The Guardian")]As many as 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom resolve to stage a 24-hour mass strike in protest against planned pension cuts. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-uk-18010526 (BBC)] [http:--www.scotsman.com-news-workers-strike-over-pension-reform-1-2285112 ("The Scotsman")]date=July 2019 2012-05-10
A farming alert is issued in Wales as an outbreak of Schmallenberg virus affects livestock in at least 74 farms in England. 2012-02-27
A court ruling restricting the powers of police bail throws thousands of cases in England and Wales into disarray. 2011-06-29
Severe gales batter large parts of England, Northern Ireland and Wales with some bridges being closed. 2010-11-11
Authorities in Wales arrest two people in connection with the abandonment at the cathedral in Carlow, Ireland of an 8-month-old baby taken from Nottinghamshire, England. 2010-01-24