A staggering 60,000 homes were left without power last night as hurricane-force winds caused chaos throughout large parts of Scotland, bringing destruction across the country. Wind speeds of 124mph were recorded in the Western Isles as the most damaging storms for more

Four of the UK's largest professional engineering bodies have expressed concerns regarding the scientific viability of Defra's recent consultation on the milestone review of the UK Climate Change Programme. While welcoming Defra's decision to consult on a topic of such importance, the