The UK’s national flood reinsurer wants expanded powers to cap claims and raise premiums by more than inflation after being saddled with expensive properties that have made the scheme “regressive”.

Prime Minister David Cameron warned Tuesday the British floods were likely going to get worse before they got better, pledging money was now no object to battling back the rising waters. Cameron ...

More than 80 flood warnings are currently in effect across the UK as persistent rainfall continues to drench the nation. The ...

When a fire broke out at the North Hyde electricity substation near Heathrow Airport in March 2025, it knocked out power to one of the world’s busiest airports and grounded flights for hours.

People in Norfolk are being urged to stay alert to the risk of flooding, despite the current heatwave and sunny weather.

Parts of the UK are set to be blanketed by snow as temperatures plummet in the aftermath of Storm Chandra. Chilly conditions will sweep the north of Scotland from Thursday, with some snow forecast in ...

Climate change is making rainfall in Britain heavier and more erratic, meaning places that used to be dry are flooding regularly. So communities... British beavers back from extinction to fight floods ...

The UK’s flood insurer of last resort is unfairly favoring wealthier households and will be reformed to reduce the burden of ...