Coronavirus emergency - Environment Agency prioritises high-risk assets, activities and flood defence construction work
The Environment Agency has said that it is prioritising high-risk assets and activities, together with continuing to work on flood defence construction, in its latest operational update on how it is working during the coronavirus 
emergency.
UK construction work declines at steepest rate since April 2009
Newly released March data pointed to the fastest downturn in UK construction output for almost eleven years as emergency public health measures to halt the spread of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) led to stoppages of work on site and a slump in new orders.
UK construction sector calls on Prime Minister for support and recognition for essential work
The Construction Leadership Council has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on the Government to provide “clear support and recognition” for the essential work the construction sector is doing and the role it is playing in supporting public services and keeping the economy functioning.
NAO warns more government action needed now to stop parts of southern England running out of water within 20 years
The National Audit Office (NAO) is warning that the government must take more concerted action now to prevent parts of southern England running out of water within 20 years.
Environment Agency publishes national framework for water resources planning in England
The Environment Agency has published the national framework for water resources which sets out the strategic direction for long term regional water resources planning in England.
Thames Water tenders £2.3 billion framework contracts for AMP7/AMP8 Capital Programmes
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major framework contract for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for its AMP7/AMP8 Capital Programmes worth an estimated £2.33 billion in total.
Budget 2020 – Chancellor announces £multi billion funding for flood infrastructure and natural habitats
New Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out details of additional funding for flood infrastructure in the UK in today’s Budget speech, together with announcing the establishment of a new Nature for Climate Fund.
Northumbrian Water - innovative sensor technology pilot proves value of real-time dam monitoring
Sensor technology used in conjunction with satellites is being used to enhance monitoring of a North East reservoir dam, following a successful pilot project.
Budget 2020: Flood defence funding set to double to £5.2 billion
Funding for flood defences in the UK is set to double to £5.2 billion in this week's Budget.
Barhale awarded £9m Edmonton ERF sewer diversion contract
Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has been awarded the contract for the design, supply, construction and commissioning of sewer diversion works in the first steps towards the construction of the replacement Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Edmonton.