Exclusive: Defra to ask businesses are you "Climate Ready"?

James Murray
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Series of new initiatives and services planned to help businesses develop effective climate adaptation strategies

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency are preparing a major push to encourage businesses and local authorities to bolster their resilience to climate...

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