"Unprecedented period of dryness" over the Summer "sparks subsidence shockwave", says the Association of British Insurers

As thousands of homes across the UK are affected by floods, Professor Hannah Cloke wades in with some harsh truths and good advice..

'In some cases, the scale of flooding or coastal change may be so significant [that it] may mean potentially moving communities out of harm’s way in the longer term'

The Wildlife Trusts lists all the benefits of nature-friendly building for developer, residents and the environment