Association of British Insurers - 2023 weather damage insurance claims worst on record
According to the latest figures published today by the Association of British Insurers, property insurers paid out the equivalent of £13 million every day last year to help homeowners and businesses cope with unexpected and unwanted events.
Government opens Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by flooding
The government has opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding this winter.
Environment Agency to set out plans for Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency is inviting people who live or work in Guildford town centre to a drop-in event to find out more about the Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme - the Agency is seeking input and feedback from the local community.
Environment Agency starts work new £10.6 million flood risk management scheme in Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency has started work on a new £10.6 million flood risk management scheme to better protect homes and businesses in Stoke-on-Trent town centre.
Environment Agency explores options to reduce Birmingham floods
The Environment Agency is exploring options to help better protect communities in the Bournville and Stirchley areas of Birmingham from the devastation of flooding.
Government announces 40 projects set to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management
Forty projects which will use natural processes such as planting trees and creating wetlands to reduce the risk of flooding are set to benefit from a £25 million government programme.
Environment Agency sets out plans for updated new national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion
The Environment Agency has set out its plans to publish new national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion, including future scenarios accounting for climate change.
Environment Agency warns growing high-risk crops in south-west England could increase region's flooding and pollution
The Environment Agency has launched a campaign to highlight the risks of growing high-risk crops, which can lead to pollution and flooding, in the South West of England.
House of Commons EFRA Committee to hold live evidence session next week on flooding
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on flooding, from 14.30 on Tuesday 20 February.
Online digital tool for coastal practitioners launched to make Shoreline Management Plans easier to access, understand and use
A new map-based digital tool will make plans for shoreline management easier to access, understand and use for coastal practitioners and the public alike, the Environment Agency has announced today.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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