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.
Davey: Power companies 'disappointing' during storms
Energy Secretary Ed Davey says power companies' communication with customers has been "inconsistent, inaccurate" and sometimes "non-existent" during long-term power cuts following storms earlier this week.
Mr Davey's comments followed a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergencies committee to deal with the severe weather and floods.
More than 700,000 households have had their electricity supply disrupted due to storms and floods over the Christmas period. Some 3,000 are still waiting to get power again, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) said.
"We hope to have them reconnected by the end of tomorrow," Mr Davey told ITV News.
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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.