UK Environment Agency News

U.K. Towns Face More Floods as Insurer Losses Estimated at $1.6 Billion

Waterlogged towns on the River Thames west of London braced for more floods as rains persisted across southern England and Deloitte LLP said the storms may cost insurers £1 billion ($1.6 billion) by April. The Environment Agency has 16 severe …

Western U.K. Homes Remain Powerless after Storms Batter Coast

Hundreds of homes in western England and Wales remained without power today after storms cut lines and damaged railway tracks. About 280 households had electricity cuts as of 8:30 a.m. U.K. time, said Western Power Distribution, which covers south Wales …