Environment
Government launches taskforce ahead of wetter winter
Defra will bring together emergency, weather, local government and industry bodies as flood risks rise across England.
11 October 2026
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Defra will bring together emergency, weather, local government and industry bodies as flood risks rise across England.
The life-expired bridge at Church Fenton will be removed in stages from 10 October to make room for future railway electrification.
The Scottish technology company will use its RailLoc system and Fault Navigator app to support Network Rail’s defect location work after a two-year pilot.
The 2.2km tunnel between Tilbury and Gravesend will carry a new 400kV connection between Essex and Kent.
The three-lot framework covers carriageway and footway resurfacing alongside minor traffic improvements across the council area.
The software provider will demonstrate AI, stock tracking, waste reporting and carbon compliance features at the NEC Birmingham on 14 and 15 October.
The Chinese autonomous driving company is set to join Wayve as Uber’s second UK technology partner, subject to regulatory requirements.
Virgin Trains plans London services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, while exploring links between its rail and airline networks.
Testing by Devon County Council’s in-house materials team is used to assess road construction, investigate faults and check winter treatment materials.