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Agency issues staggering warning about 8 million UK homes: 'The frequency and severity ... are likely to become more and more challenging'
"More detailed ... risk information ... is essential for local authorities to be able to plan effectively." Agency issues ...
Flood warnings as rain continues across the country
Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England and Wales as rain and wind continue to batter the country but ...
Flood defences for thousands of homes to be bolstered after devastating storms
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) said a 'record' £2.65bilion package will see 52,000 properties ...
'I watched as the flood came over the barrier'
Elaine Merrick-Reed, who lives in Chard - one of the worst-hit places - said she watched helplessly as flood water started to build outside of her house. "I looked out and it was coming in waves. It ...
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
In each of the next two years, if all the announced money is spent, government spending on flood defences will rise to more than £1.3bn per year. Nearly 1,000 projects will receive funding, with more ...
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Environment Agency sets up flood risk and coastal erosion information services
The Environment Agency has set up services on the GOV.UK website showing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion for ...
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Government invests £2.65 billion in future UK flood defences but avoids the now
As the frequency of extreme weather events continues to rise, flooding has become a critical issue affecting communities ...
Government to spend extra £200mn on flood defences in England
Environment secretary Steve Reed is spending an extra £200mn on England’s flood defences as he tries to shore up old and ...
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Environment Agency issues flood alerts in Derbyshire with more rain forecast for the county
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for parts of Derbyshire with more rain forecast for the county thoughout today ...
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Improving the UK’s flood defences and resilience through £2.65 billion in funding
The UK government is committed to investing £2.65 billion into flood defences across England, hoping to protect lives, homes ...
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Flood warnings as rain continues across the country
In England, the Environment Agency has 27 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 151 flood alerts, where flooding is possible, in place. It confirmed that at least 60 properties had ...