Environment Agency

Tory MPs face widespread anger after voting against bid to reduce amount of waste discharged into rivers

More than 100 flood warnings in place in northern England after worsening disruption

Environment Agency warns overuse and leaking pipes putting increasing pressure on overstretched supplies

Extra spending comes after claims of 'full-level mismanagement' at Environment Agency

Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums

The trouble with building flood defences is that it encourages risky development, says Keith Beven