UK once again facing heightened flood risk
Communities across southern and south west England have yet again been hit by heavy rain and high winds are sweeping across the UK - the Environment Agency currently has 165 Flood Warnings and 280 Flood Alerts in place for England and Wales.
First phase of £23 m Warrington flood defence scheme complete
The first phase of construction in Warrington of one of the UK’s biggest flood defence schemes has been completed.
Flood warnings lifted after most serious tidal surge in over 60 years
The Environment Agency has lifted its flood warnings following the most serious tidal surge in over 60 years, with only 9 flood alerts now in place and no severe flood warnings or flood warnings.
Environment Agency warns of worst tidal surge due in more than 50 years
The Environment Agency has issued multiple severe flood warnings – its highest category – ahead of the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years in England. Over 200 flood warnings are now in place across England and Wales.
Environment Agency consults on first phase of £26m Exeter flood scheme
The Environment Agency has published a document to show the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency consultation launched on Devon flood risk management strategy
The Environment Agency has launched a new public consultation on Devon’s flood risk management strategy.
2012 floods cost UK nearly £600mn - firms now funding flood defences to ‘future proof’ business operations
One year on from some of the worst flooding in 2012, latest research by the Environment Agency has revealed that last year’s record-breaking wet year in England could have cost the UK economy close to £600 million.
Extra £1m funding boost for York flood defences
New flood defences for the Water End area of York are to benefit from almost £1 million worth of extra improvements.
Environment Agency warns on heightened winter flood risk
The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter.
Welsh Drainage Boards to transfer to Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Assembly Minister for Natural Resources Alun Davies has announced that the functions, assets and staff of the Powysland, Lower Wye and Caldicot and Wentlooge Levels Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) will transfer to Natural Resources Wales in 2015.
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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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