Severe flood warnings remain as heavy rainfall causes devastation to homes
Council staff said there were around 60 houses in the affected area in Ironbridge and 20 had decided to evacuate. Resident Debbie Stokes said: “I’ve had to…
How to protect your home from Storm Eunice flooding
The ABI has urged all policyholders to contact their insurer as soon as possible in the event of a flood and, when safe to do so, arrange…
Ditch Sunday trading laws during major floods, says think tank backed by Michael Gove
Previous attempts to relax Sunday trading laws, including during the Covid pandemic, have met opposition from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers. The report said…
How to stay safe when driving through flood water in the UK
Yet more persistent and prolonged rainfall has led to widespread localised flooding in many areas, while standing water after heavy downpours on already sodden ground is also a…
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice in peril as builders down tools in pay row
In response to acqua alta high tides, plans were drawn up to construct a four-foot-high glass barrier around the basilica, which sits at one end of St…
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice in peril as builders refuse to work on protective barrier
In response to acqua alta high tides, plans were drawn up to construct a four-foot-high glass barrier around the basilica, which sits at one end of St…
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice in peril as ‘scandalous’ red tape halts work on protective barrier
In response to acqua alta high tides, plans were drawn up to construct a four-foot-high glass barrier around the basilica, which sits at one end of St…
Rising flood waters surround aid camp in South Sudan putting tens of thousands at risk
A displaced persons camp with the same population as Oxford is surrounded on all sides by rising flood waters. Aid workers fear that the mud dikes could…
Developers building thousands of homes on land at risk of flooding
LV’s Martin Milliner said: “With those involved in the planning process ignoring the current guidance, this runs the risk of putting an ever-increasing number of communities at…