Government beefs up guidance to protect businesses that are vulnerable to flood risk

James Murray
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New action plan and website aims to help ensure businesses and households are more resilient to flood risks

As winter once again threatens to bring increased risks of flooding to thousands of the UK's households and businesses, the government has released a new action plan and web portal, designed to help people...

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