Almost 100 new flood defences were given the green light today in a move the Government says will better protect more than 64,000 homes from flooding. A total of 93 defences have been given the go-ahead to begin construction this year.
At a Labour Party flood summit later today, the Association of British Insurers, will call for cross-party support for moves to tackle the rising risk of flooding in the UK.
Last year was hit by one of the wettest years on record and numerous floods around the country.
Donald Trump has said American culture is being "ripped apart" by efforts to remove Confederate memorials from parts of the country.
It's a bright start for many this morning, with a mixture of sunshine and showers across the UK.
Teenage schoolchildren who use e-cigarettes dramatically increase their chances of graduating to tobacco, research has shown.