EU sets up a new disaster-preparedness advisory group
The EU has announced a disaster-preparedness advisory group. What its remit covers, what happens next and how UK households should read the news.
Source dated 30 October 2026
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UK funding backs action before floods hit South Sudan
WFP reports new UK funding for early warnings and action before flooding in South Sudan. A dated briefing on preparedness and food security.
Source dated 30 October 2026
WMO calls for earlier preparation as El Niño risks grow
WMO’s October seasonal outlook highlights regional flood, heat and drought risks. What it says, and why it is not a forecast for your UK postcode.
Source dated 26 October 2026
Europe monitors tight diesel supplies without reporting a physical shortage
The European Commission’s 22 October fuel-market update distinguishes tight supplies from a physical shortage. Read the dated report and its UK limits.
Source dated 22 October 2026