Construction of 93 new flood defences to start this year

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Government defends partnership funding model, claiming projects will boost local economies

The government has given the go-ahead to start construction of 93 new flood defences this year, in a move designed to improve protection for more than 64,000 homes. The latest wave of investment includes...

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