Defra steps up home flood insurance measures amid storm warnings and evacuations

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Proposals aim to offer households discounted insurance premiums alongside additional funds to make their homes more resilient

Households in areas at risk of flooding that install flood defence measures could soon be able to acquire discounted insurance premiums, under plans outlined by the UK government today. The proposals,...

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