Environment Agency says 22,000-plus properties protected during recent flooding
The Environment Agency says that more than 22,000 properties were protected by the Environment Agency during recent flooding – however, the total number of properties reported to have been flooded stands at around 1,000.
Environment Agency warns of risk of more flooding with heavy rain forecast over next 24 hours
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours across the country means significant river and surface water flooding is possible across central England.
Scientists warn latest extreme rainfall and floods in Europe set to increase further in warming climate
Scientists are warning that recent extreme weather events In Europe are directly attributable to human-induced climate change, with climate models showing roughly a doubling in likelihood and a 7% increase in intensity.
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership publishes first work plan
The Rural Flood Resilience Partnership has published its first work plan - the plan will enable rural communities to strengthen the resilience of their homes and businesses by providing evidenced solutions to the challenges they face in the event of flooding.
Environment Agency warns surface water flooding expected today
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the country.
Government launches new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed has announced the launch of a new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather.
Anglian Water - protecting our region from flooding
Anglian Water’s Rob Kelly, who is currently on secondment into the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance as Water Management Director, explains what really happens to the water system during periods of heavy rainfall and the power a multi-agency approach can have on effective water management.
Environment Agency to host flood awareness event in Guildford
The Environment Agency’s flood resilience team is hosting a drop-in event in Guildford to help raise awareness of local flood-risk.
UK to receive earlier flood and drought warnings via £40m network of high-tech sensors and real time monitoring
Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has announced a new £40 million project for scientists using the latest tech and real-time data to predict where future flooding and droughts will strike next in the UK.
Environment Agency progresses work on £24.8m Leigh Flood Storage Area expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing work on the £24.8 million Leigh Flood Storage Area expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme which protect communities in Tonbridge and Hildenborough are at risk of flooding from the River Medway.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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