'Floods are here to stay': MPs slam government's flood defence planning

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UK flood defence plans once again called into question, as Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee calls for clear targets and long-term budget for resilience

The government's flood defence efforts have yet again been called into question, with MPs today warning that a lack of objectives and inadequate future are leaving English homes and businesses exposed...

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