Flood defences

Flood-hit communities offered share of £100m government funding to bolster defences

Risk

Flood-hit communities offered share of £100m government funding to bolster defences

Defra to target funding at communities where 10 or more properties have flooded twice in the last 10 years

clock 26 July 2022 • 3 min read
Government urged to ban building developments in flood-risk areas

Climate change

Government urged to ban building developments in flood-risk areas

A new report finds that ever more homes are at risk of flooding and calls on the government to implement policy changes that would bolster climate resilience

clock 22 November 2021 • 4 min read

Risk

Record £5.2bn England flood defence package unveiled as climate warnings intensify

Government ramps up funding for England’s flood and coastal resilience, alongside reforms to flood insurance for home owners and stricter planning guidance for developers

clock 29 July 2021 • 5 min read
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