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Trophy Winners #3 – Rugby Union (Men) 1984 to 2025

South Africa have won back to back Rugby Championships for the first time ever.  That marks the last trophy to be won in the 2025 calendar year for men's rugby worldwide and coincides with the start of the 2025/26 season in Europe.  This makes it a … [Read More...] about Trophy Winners #3 – Rugby Union (Men) 1984 to 2025

UK Weather Tracker #104 – September 2025

After the hottest summer on record, the weather in the UK in September was unremarkable.  However, my local fishing club has just … [Read More...] about UK Weather Tracker #104 – September 2025

UK Weather Trends #37 – Summer 2025

The 2025 meteorological summer in the UK was the warmest on record.  This came less from heatwaves setting new temperate peaks and … [Read More...] about UK Weather Trends #37 – Summer 2025

UK Weather Tracker #103 – August 2025

It was the 8th warmest August on record in the UK.  When combined with the 5th warmest July and the 2nd warmest June, the result … [Read More...] about UK Weather Tracker #103 – August 2025

Other News

UK Weather Tracker #104 – September 2025

October 4, 2025 By Nigel

UK Weather Trends #37 – Summer 2025

September 7, 2025 By Nigel

UK Weather Tracker #103 – August 2025

September 7, 2025 By Nigel

Stats Training Materials – Pay Gap Analytics

September 1, 2025 By Nigel

UK Weather Tracker #102 – July 2025

August 2, 2025 By Nigel

  • UK General Elections #9 – The 40-55 Channel
  • UK Weather Tracker #101 – June 2025
  • Pay Gap Data #8 – Where can I find gender pay gap data for 2024?

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Pay Gaps #22 – My 7 + 5 recommendations for amending UK pay gap legislation

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