Here we explain what it does, how it works, and what would happen without it The enormous Thames Barrier was built at a cost of £1.6bn - but how does it work? Here we explain what it does ...

It's been protecting London from costly and potentially deadly flooding since 1984. But as the Thames Barrier celebrates its 40th anniversary, scientists have warned that the £535 million ...

Engineers and other Thames Barrier staff members are planning to strike over a long-standing salary dispute. As part of their protest, the barrier workers have specifically chosen dates during ...

Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four decades. The barrier has ...

When the Thames Barrier was built as an elegant stainless ... Some content could not load. Check your internet connection or browser settings. But experts say alarm bells are ringing once again.

In its 40 years of operation, the Thames Barrier has been closed 221 times to prevent flooding in the capital London's flood defence walls will need to be 50cm (20in) higher in the future to ...

Extensive flooding could have occurred this week if it had not been for the Thames Barrier, the EA said (Picture: Environment Agency) It may sit on the periphery of central London, hidden in the ...

Last month the Thames Barrier was closed due to flooding for the first time in two years A civil engineer who was part of the project management team which completed the Thames Barrier has said a ...

We need your consent to load this Social Media content ... The Environment Agency said the Thames Barrier has been closed to protect London from flooding. It said the move will protect the ...

The Environment Agency is investigating the operation of the Thames Barrier after it breached the recommended annual limit of 50 closures for the first time this winter, The Independent has learnt.

London's flood defence walls will need to be 50cm (20in) higher in the future to protect against climate change, officials have said as they marked 40 years of the Thames Barrier. The barrier ...