The Environment Agency chairman has admitted to ITV News that "we could have done better" in tackling the flooded areas in Somerset. But Lord Smith defended the agency's priorities, saying they were working with a "purse that was not limitless."
Coastguards in Scotland have launched a search for a sea angler who disappeared after going night fishing on the Aberdeenshire coast.
The man was reported missing by another fisherman at around 3am this morning.
Ross Greenhill from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said sea conditions were severe and advised people to stay away from the coastline.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.