The fresh warnings follow significant collapses at Seaford Head and Peacehaven in February.
Stock markets are ending a strong quarter on the front foot, with the FTSE 100 index back near the 8000 threshold. JD Sports Fashion is among those reporting today, while the Lloyd’s of London insurance marketplace has posted the best results in its recent history. Today’s developments also include the funding crisis at Thames Water and confirmation that the UK entered recession at the end of 2023 with GDP figures unrevised.
The capital is set for some grim weather, despite escaping warnings in place elsewhere in the UK