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Fresh disruption as wind and rain increases flooding threat

A series of yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across large parts of England and Wales.

Evening Standard

Storm Herminia brings thunderstorms, 80mph winds and flood alerts as Eowyn clear-up continues

Flood alerts issued as UK hit by new weather front in wake of storm described as ‘unprecedented on every level’

The Independent UK

Anglian Water passed thousands of pollution tests at sewage plants that weren’t carried out

Analysis by campaign group finds utility company had highest rate of ‘no-flow’ samples of any water and sewerage firm in 2024

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Several visitor attractions to close their doors due to severe weather

The Environment Agency said that Storm Eowyn could also result in some flooding in several parts of England on Sunday and Monday.

The Independent UK

Memo for Rachel Reeves: regulators cannot produce growth out of thin air

Companies grumble about watchdogs, and there’s often room to improve, but the big stuff is in the hands of government

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals

Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country

The Guardian - UK

UK farmland being contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancers

Levels of PFAS chemicals found in sludge destined for British land would not be considered safe for allotments

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‘Forever chemical’ hotspots revealed to include RAF bases and airports

RAF bases near drinking water sources have caused concern

The Independent UK

‘High-risk sites’: where are the UK’s ‘forever chemical’ hotspots?

An Environment Agency report has identified more than 10,000 ‘high-risk sites’ contaminated with PFAS

The Guardian - UK

RAF bases are hotspots of ‘forever chemical’ groundwater pollution, MoD documents show

Sampling results show ‘extremely concerning’ concentrations of PFOS and PFOA at sites across UK

The Guardian - UK

Ministers to appeal against river pollution ruling won by Yorkshire anglers

High court had ruled government was not meeting legal duty to clean up Costa Beck near Pickering

The Guardian - UK

Will there be school closures in London due to bad weather?

Parts of the capital are covered by a yellow weather warning for snow

Evening Standard

UK weather: new amber weather warning for snow issued for south-west England – as it happened

Met Office warns of travel disruption as sub-zero temperatures expected nationwide, with lows of -16C

The Guardian - UK

Southern England braced for snow as wintry spell continues

It has been revealed that 300 properties have flooded across England since New Year’s Eve.

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Evening Standard

More than 100 flood warnings in force with more rain, sleet and snow on way

The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place.

Evening Standard

Weather warnings in force as flooding risk persists

A critical incident has been declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever.

Evening Standard

Major incidents declared in Midlands as flooding hits UK

Police in North Yorkshire said the body of a man had been recovered from an area of flooding.

The Guardian - UK

Researchers seek to expand ‘citizen scientist’ testing of UK river quality

Volunteers’ data should be included in official monitoring reports to tackle pollution crisis, says Earthwatch

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The Guardian - UK

Major incident declared in Greater Manchester over widespread flooding – as it happened

Emergency services receiving reports of ‘damage, risk to life and stranded vehicles’

The Guardian - UK

Labour under fire over plans for 40 more ‘greenwashing’ waste incinerators

Communities across the UK are fighting ‘catastrophic’ proposals to build new energy-from-waste plants

Evening Standard

More than 540,000 London properties at high or medium risk of flash floods, warn environment chiefs

The Environment Agency stressed one in eight properties in the city face the threat as the UK is hit with more torrential downpours amid climate change

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog warns Defra and Ofwat they could face court over sewage dumping

Environment Agency also served notice after investigation found failures to comply with law

The Independent UK

Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds

The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court.

The Independent UK

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

The Independent UK

More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England

The figure has increased from 5.5 million in the last Environment Agency assessment in 2018 to 6.3 million.

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