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.
Energy companies criticised over Christmas power cuts
Thousands of households across the UK are still without power this evening, with some homes in the south of England enduring their fifth night without electricity.
This afternoon the government's emergency committee met to discuss the situation, as the Met Office warned of more heavy rain and wind for Monday.
Rags Martel reports from Kent, where David Cameron visited yesterday.
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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.