NFU launches Flooding Manifesto
The government and its agencies must develop long-term strategic plans to mitigate future flood risk, the National Farmers Union said today with the launch of the NFU Flooding Manifesto.
NI Water to set out plans for major new flood alleviation scheme
Northern Ireland Water is currently completing the detailed design of a major flood alleviation project for the Greystown/Malone area of Belfast.
MPs criticise Government’s "sub-standard" & "deficient" response on flood prevention report
MPs have today criticised the Government for missing opportunities to act on its report on improving flood protection for communities at risk across England - describing its response as "disappointing" and "deficient" on the issues of insurance, resilience and sustainable drainage.
UK and US projects explore new ways to contain and curtail flooding
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Marc Barone, Managing Director Water, UK & Ireland, AECOM discusses a range of projects in the UK and the USA to contain flooding – including multi-benefit integrated flood protection designs and ways to both store and transport floodwater.
Environment Agency consults on new Devon flood defences
The Environment Agency is seeking views from residents in the towns of Bampton and Tiverton in Devon on proposed flood defences.
Environment Agency: Horncastle reservoir ready to reduce flood risk
The Environment Agency has announced that the long-awaited Horncastle flood storage reservoir can now be used to reduce flood risk to hundreds of local homes and businesses.
Northumbrian Water invests £1m+ to reduce flood risk in east Durham
Northumbrian Water is investing more than £1 million in reducing the flood risk in a County Durham town and is also exploring other future opportunities to reduce the flood risk in other parts of the town.
Environment Agency to start work on £14m Dawlish scheme
The Environment Agency will shortly start work on the construction phase of the £14 million Dawlish beach management scheme which gets underway this month.
Severe flood risk on East Coast passes
The severe flood risk caused by high tides and strong winds caused large waves along the East Coast of England has receded over the weekend.
Environment Agency warns over significant flood risks and 3m storm surges
The Environment Agency is warning communities along the east coast of England to be prepared for large waves and possible flooding throughout Friday into Saturday morning, including the possibility of a three metre storm surge.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
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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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