Winter floods 2015 - hundreds of homes and farms still await repairs and funding one year on
One year on from last winter’s floods which devastated the North of England, hundreds of homes are still awaiting repair, while hundreds of farmers in the worst affected areas are still waiting to receive emergency funding to restore agricultural land.
Yorkshire Water: new £16m pumping station reduces flood risk to 15,000 homes in Hull
Yorkshire Water has reduced flood risk to 15,000 homes in Hull as its new £16 million Bransholme storm water pump station officially opens.
Report warns local authorities in England “critically underprepared” for severe weather events
A new report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is warning that the majority of new local plans in England are failing to cut carbon emissions and to plan for the scale of severe weather predicted over future years.
Climate change: impact of land management on flood risk ignored for too long
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Daniel Johns, head of adaptation at the Committee on Climate Change explores how natural flood managenment and using land more intelligently will limit flood damage.
Natural Resources Wales takes innovative approach to flood maintenance work
Specialists from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are taking a new, innovative approach to flood maintenance work on the River Rhymney which is benefiting both people and wildlife.
Can storm water management and planning be the answer to preventing flooding in the UK?
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Jeremy Jones, Associate Director, Technical Authority for Storm Water Management and Planning, Atkins discusses whether storm water management and planning can provide the answer to preventing flooding in the UK.
New study warns England’s flood strategy is failing and costs could spiral
New research from the Green Alliance suggests that England’s flood strategy is failing – the think tank is warning that a new approach urgently needed from government to protect communities and stop costs spiralling.
Government to invest £15m in natural flood management
The Government has committed to investing an additional £15 million for natural flood management measures.
Environment Agency warns "be prepared for more flooding"
The Environment Agency is continuing to warn communities to be prepared for flooding following yesterday’s heavy rain and high winds in the wake of Storm Angus.
Floods Directive: EC urges Greece to act on protection against flooding
The European Commission is urging Greece to live up to its obligations by bringing its national laws on the assessment and management of flood risks into line with the EU rules on flood protection.
News Showcase
-
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Thames Water research shows millions are using more water amidst record breaking temperatures
- Uisce Éireann - Greater Dublin Drainage Project moves forward as preparatory works begin
- Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning - with chance of current 35.6°C record for June being challenged
- Anglian Water gets ready to start work on £1 million water network upgrade in Bildeston
- B3 Living tenders £800,000 contract for wastewater and sewerage drain maintenance services
- First Choice Homes awards £1.2 million contract for drainage and water mains day to day repairs
Watch
-
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. -
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.
Top Stories
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.