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UK Weather Trends #42 – Summer 2026
The 2026 meteorological summer in the UK was the warmest on record, surpassing the record set last year. Unlike 2025 whose record was due to steady warmth, 2026 came from a series of heatwaves. Despite that none of the 3 months individually set new … [Read More...] about UK Weather Trends #42 – Summer 2026
UK Weather Tracker #115 – August 2026
The weather in the UK in August was the 6th warmest and 10th sunniest on record but with normal rainfall. That might surprise … [Read More...] about UK Weather Tracker #115 – August 2026
UK Weather Tracker #114 – July 2026
The sunniest July on record was also the 2nd warmest and 2nd driest on record for the UK. I would like to say I was glad to … [Read More...] about UK Weather Tracker #114 – July 2026
UK Weather Tracker #113 – June 2026
June 2026 was the 2nd warmest June on record across the UK. Unlike last month when I said I took the statement of it being the … [Read More...] about UK Weather Tracker #113 – June 2026
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Pay Gaps #22 – My 7 + 5 recommendations for amending UK pay gap legislation
When gender pay gap reporting was introduced by the government for the 2017 snapshot date for all employers with a headcount of 250 or more, it was … [Read More...] about Pay Gaps #22 – My 7 + 5 recommendations for amending UK pay gap legislation
UK General Election 2019 #2 – My forecast is the most accurate & beats the Exit Poll!
At 2200 on Thursday 12th December 2019, the BBC/ITV/Sky Exit Poll was revealed to the nation and pointed to a large majority for the Conservatives. … [Read More...] about UK General Election 2019 #2 – My forecast is the most accurate & beats the Exit Poll!
Pay Gaps #8 – My Evidence to the Treasury Select Committee
On June 5th 2019, I had the privilege of being able to talk to the Treasury Select Committee about the "Effectiveness of Gender Pay Gap Reporting". … [Read More...] about Pay Gaps #8 – My Evidence to the Treasury Select Committee
Forecasting#1 – How do you identify a good forecaster?
“I think the people in this country have had enough of experts” Michael Gove, Sky News, 3rd June 2016 This was one of the most memorable quotes … [Read More...] about Forecasting#1 – How do you identify a good forecaster?
