England’s flood warning systems on autopilot again as staff stage strike

Workers at Environment Agency who monitor warning systems among those striking for second time in month

England's flood warning systems have been placed on autopilot for the second time in a month as staff at the Environment Agency stage their latest strike over pay and conditions.

Thousands of workers at the government agency, who have key roles in controlling pollution and protecting communities from weather disasters, began striking at 7am on Wednesday.