Officials have said London’s flood defence walls will need to be half a metre higher in the future to protect against climate change. The announcement came as they marked the 40th anniversary of the ...

Emperor Naruhito of Japan will start his U.K. trip by visiting the Thames Barrier. The visit aims to bolster U.K.-Japan relations as Britain seeks to amplify its influence in the Indo-Pacific. The ...

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Boris Johnson has today agreed Barratt Homes’ plans for 750 homes to be developed next to the Thames Barrier in Newham. The Mayor of London gave consent for the decision yesterday, which will see the ...

Thames Barrier to shut as heavy rain poses risk of flooding 'for another month' - There are currently 65 flood warnings, ...

The Thames Barrier is shutting this week to prevent flooding in London - as forecasters warn wet weather is due to continue in England for another month.