New study links climate change to major changes in flooding across Europe
The impact of a changing climate on the severity of flooding has been demonstrated in the largest-scale study of its kind – with parts of northern Britain seeing the largest increase in Europe.
Government announces extra £62m flood funding for communities in England
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has announced a new round of flood defence investment for communities across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England.
Environment Agency consults on new Humber tidal flood risk strategy
People around the Humber are being asked to complete a survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand views and priorities.
Three-year £6m North Tyneside flood reduction scheme complete
More than 3,500 homeowners across North Tyneside are now benefitting from reduced flood risk, thanks to the completion of a three-year partnership flood reduction scheme.
Hundreds of trees planted in £500k pilot to trial natural flood management
Hundreds of trees have been planted as part of the first project to trial natural flood management techniques to help improve protection for the people of Leeds and living near the River Aire.
Association of SuDS Authorities officially launched
The Association of SuDS Authorities (ASA) has been officially launched as a membership organisation which aims to promote and develop the use of sustainable drainage within all new developments.
Work gets under way on £2m Essex coastal defence upgrade scheme
Work is underway on a £2 million Environment Agency scheme to refurbish the flood defence embankment in Stansgate, Essex, offering a higher level of protection to people living nearby.
SeaRock provides protection for £9 million Dorset coastal defence project
SeaRock – a new joint venture between Aggregate Industries and Earlcoate construction – has completed the delivery of armour stone to protect Dorset’s picturesque West Bay, for principle contractor BAM Nuttall.
UK one of first countries in Europe to receive Google Flood Alerts
The UK has become one of the first countries in Europe where people will be able to receive flood alerts on their computer, phone or personal device through the Google Public Alerts map.
Efforts continue to prevent Whaley Bridge dam collapse in Derbyshire
Work has continued throughout the night to prevent the collapse of a dam wall holding backing water in Toddbrook Reservoir which is threatening to flood the town of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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