Environment Agency flags up growing prospects of flood risk for Thames Estuary
The Environment Agency has published the key findings of its monitoring review of the Thames Estuary 2100 plan which flag up the growing prospects of flood risk and the need to strengthen flood defences, including the Thames Barrier.
Northumberland river overtops banks and splits in two during heavy rain
The River Coquet in Northumberland has split into two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain earlier this month.
Environment Agency to start work on £40m Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme
The Environment Agency is getting ready to start work in April 2021 on the £40 million Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme.
Climate change - Parliamentary Committee warns Government lack of clear flood-resilience targets puts England at risk of 'playing catch-up'
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee is warning that the Government’s “ vague flood defence objectives” are leaving English homes and businesses vulnerable to climate change.
Environment Agency starting ground investigations for £9m Padiham flood scheme
The Environment Agency has said that the next step towards the construction of Padiham’s £9 million flood scheme will start this week when ground investigation work begins on proposed sites.
Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year, Greenpeace warns
Inspections found that more than 3,400 crucial flood defence assets across England were in poor condition last year, according to figures seen by Unearthed, the investigative arm of leading environmental organisation Greenpeace.
Storm Christoph – thousands of homes evacuated overnight as result of flooding
Two thousand homes in Didsbury in Greater Manchester have been evacuated overnight as heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground has resulted in significant surface and river water flooding.
Environment Agency and Met Office warn flood warnings are increasing as Storm Christoph brings more rain
The Environment Agency and the Met Office are warning that flood warnings are set to increase as Storm Christoph brings more rain.
Storm Christoph - Met Office and Environment Agency warn of significant flood risks
Both the Met Office and the Environment Agency are warning of significant flood risks as the impacts of Storm Christoph are being felt across the country.
Massive new flood gate fitted in York as part of £38m Foss Barrier upgrade
A massive new replacement flood gate is being air-lifted into place at the Foss Barrier this week, marking a major milestone in a £38 million upgrade that will reduce flood risk to around 1,200 properties in York.
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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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