Environment Agency warns flood warnings still in place across England as recent wet weather subsides
The Environment Agency is warning that ongoing flooding impacts are likely to continue in parts of Northamptonshire as rivers continue to respond after recent wet weather.
CIWEM - Storm Bert exposes urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation
Catherine Moncrieff, Policy & Engagement Manager at CIWEM, says Storm Bert has exposed the urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation – and discusses the cost of inaction and why UK flood preparedness must be a priority.
Environment Secretary meets with Environment Agency to bolster Storm Bert response
Secretary of State Steve Reed met with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy yestreday morning to discuss how to bolster the emergency response to Storm Bert.
Storm Bert causes significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England and Wales
Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England and Wales over the weekend, with parts of the UK receiving a month’s worth of rain.
Government announces reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced this morning that the government is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities, as well as refreshing its approach to delivering funding to make sure it works for communities.
Floodex publishes expert speaker lineup and schedule
Floodex has announced the speaker programme for the free to attend seminars at the upcoming Floodex UK 2024 conference and exhibition which takes place later this month at Excel in London on 27th and 28th November.
Environment Agency publishes mid-term report on £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes
The Environment Agency has published a mid-programme report on the government’s £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes which are developing new ways to manage flood and coastal erosion risks in the face of a changing climate.
Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work in England
The Environment Agency has published its latest annual corporate report summarising flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) work carried out by risk management authorities (RMA) in England for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Environment Agency partnership to set out plans for Severn Valley Water Management Scheme
The Environment Agency and its partners in the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme are inviting residents and business owners along the upper Severn Valley to a series of drop-in sessions to find out more about plans to manage water in the Valley.
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week after wettest 18 months on record
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which this year runs from 14-20 October.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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