Energy boss: 'More could have been done'
The boss of UK Power Networks, which supplies eight million homes in the South East, said more could have been done in response to the storms that hit Britain over Christmas, leaving many without power.
Areas worst hit by power cuts after storm
Around 13,000 homes in the UK are without power after a storm with Kent, Surrey and Sussex the worst-affected areas, a UK Power Networks spokesman said.
Here is a list of the number of homes without power in different regions:
- Kent - 5,000
- Petersfield - 2,800
- Surrey - 1,500
- Sussex - 1,500
- A further 1,200 in Basingstoke, Chichester, New Forest, Poole, Newbury and Portsmouth
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David Cameron says more should be done to stop flooding
David Cameron concedes that more flood prevention work needs to be done in areas like Yalding, where he was confronted by a local.
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Battered by windy, wet weather once more
Within the next few hours, severe gales will hit northern England, Isle of Man and Wales. The rain will exacerbate the flood risk in places.
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Weather warnings: three aircraft attempt to land
Three aircraft attempt to land at Birmingham Airport in today's tricky weather conditions.