UK storms

Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain

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People across the UK advised to secure loose outdoor objects, stay indoors and prepare for power cuts

Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year

Former hurricane bears down on UK on the 30th anniversary of the worst storm in living memory

Schools closed and power out for many homes in Scotland as Storm Abigail hits the UK

Naming storms is the Met Office's latest move in raising awareness of dangerous weather conditions

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

Cost of the bad weather could reach £1bn, with claims expected to hit £30,000 each

The Thames Barrier has been raised 28 times in the last ten weeks – that's 20% of the total since it was built

Cameron's pledge that 'We are a wealthy country' has Whitehall spin doctors rowing quickly backwards

As Lord Smith tries to defend Environment Agency, Baroness Young's spell in charge raises questions

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

Environment Secretary's emergency operation means trusty Eric Pickles now takes charge of flooding

Flood warnings issued across the UK as high tides combine with Atlantic storms to pose threat to life

As Cobra meets to discuss flooding, Environment Secretary is left in deep water by predecessor