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UK flood damage bill
CLIMATE change affecting Britain over the next century could see annual damage caused by flooding to increase by more than a fifth.
There are certain floodprone homes and businesses that could be impacted unless global pledges to reduce carbon emissions are met.
And experts say, even if pledges are met, capping temperatures to a rise of
1.8 degrees Celsius, south Wales and the southeast and northwest of England are going to experience increases in flooding.
Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London are all highlighted on the University of Bristol ‘flood risk map’ created by researchers at the University and Fathom, a company that assesses climate risk. They used information about terrain, river flow, rainfall patterns and sea level to build a detailed picture of how much flood damage there would be to people’s homes and businesses across England, Scotland and Wales. They combined this with Met Office climate predictions over the next century. The Association of British Insurers says the annual cost of flood damage across the UK is £700 million.
JONATHAN ROSS will be back on the radio, after nearly 15 years since a scandal resulted in taking him off the air.
According to a news source, the star will be joining Classic FM in the UK as their new host for the show Saturday Night at the Movies. Ross will be on air from 7pm to 9pm, to host his first radio show since he faced backlash after he last made an appearance on the Russell Brand show.
Both celebrities were criticised after they left ‘lewd messages’ on Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs’ answering machine.
The BBC had also faced a fine worth £150,000 (€169,000) by regulator Ofcom after the incident as Brand had to resign, while Ross, who was then hosting the Ra
TICKETS for the nine public shows for Eurovision that will be staged in Liverpool in May went on sale March 7. Staff in Liverpool’s hospitality business who will serve Eurovision fans are undergoing safety training.
The You’re Safe Here scheme, first run by Merseyside Police 2021, will give advice on how to identify a hate crime and report dio 2 show, was suspended for a period of three months. Taking about his new show, Ross said, “If you love film scores and want to revisit the classics, then I hope you’ll make it a date to join me at the movies on Classic FM every Saturday evening.”
Eurovision in Liverpool
it to officers. More than 600 staff from 70 venues are already trained. Training for new staff will take place over the next three months.
The scheme is designed to reassure the public they are in a safe place and staff will know what to do if they are a victim of a crime, need help, or are faced with in timidation or other unacceptable behaviour.
The sign for a ‘safe place’ is displayed on windows, tables and on posters inside the venues. The sign says, ‘You’re safe here. This venue is a safe place for everyone. We have a zerotolerance policy towards hate or violence in this venue’.
