New £42 million flood defence scheme for Hull officially opened
Hull’s new Humber frontage flood defences which provide greater protection to 113,000 homes and businesses, as well as local infrastructure and other public amenities has been officially opened.
Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings for Bewdley in Worcestershire and Ironbridge, Shropshire
The Environment Agency issued two Severe Flood Warnings late yesterday afternoon for Bewdley in Worcestershire and Ironbridge, Shropshire - residents in the flood-risk areas are being urged to evacuate with support from police and council.
Storm Franklin brings high winds, heavy rain, flooding and further disruption across the UK
Storm Franklin, one of three named storms categorised as a named storm by the Met Office, is causing considerable ongoing disruption and flooding in the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland and North West England.
£7m funding unlocks next stage for Isle of Wight coastal defence capital schemes with total potential cost of £54.7m
The construction of four major coastal defence capital schemes on the Isle of Wight with a total potential cost of £54.7 million to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion moves one step closer to completion after receiving £7 million of central government funding.
Storm Eunice - Environment Agency and Met Office warn coastal communities over flooding from tidal surge
The Environment Agency is urging people living in flood risk communities along the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to prepare for flooding from a forecast tidal surge caused by Storm Eunice tomorrow.
Environment Agency seeks market input on £275m River Thames flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency (EA) is inviting Tier 2 suppliers and SMEs to participate in a market engagement exercise for the £275 million River Thames flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency - increasing flood resilience in the River Great Ouse
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a detailed update setting out how it is working to increase flood resilience in the River Great Ouse.
Natural Flood Management work underway in Northumberland village
The Environment Agency is working with Tyne Rivers Trust and landowners to use natural materials to slow the flow of water on the Birkey Burn and Red Burn catchments upstream of Acomb.
South Yorkshire alliance outlines ambitious partnership plan to manage flood risk in South Yorkshire
Councils and environmental organisations across South Yorkshire have launched an ambitious plan this week to reduce flood risk and tackle the climate emergency head on.
Environment Agency project to assess eco-block potential for flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Environment Agency has published details of an ongoing research and development project at Newlyn to investigate the use of eco-blocks as a potential material to be used in future flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes.
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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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