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In an embarrassing u-turn, government admits flood spending over the current four years will reach £2.34bn, down on the £2.37bn recorded during the previous four years

Shadow Environment Secretary Maria Eagle slams Owen Paterson as government and industry move forward with flood prevention plans for new homes

Cameron's performance at Prime Minister's Questions proves that, when extreme weather strikes, political and business leaders have to engage with climate risks

Prime Minister commits Defra to report on whether UK flood preparedness is adequate in light of climate threat

New report calls on department to clarify once and for all whether or not total spending on flooding is falling

Defra insists budget cuts to Environment Agency will not reduce Britain's resilience to extreme weather events

New maps from Environment Agency reveal level of risk to properties – including No 10 Downing Street

GMB, Prospect, UNISON, and Unite mount campaign to oppose "short-sighted austerity measures"

Businesses urged to take steps to minimise flooding risk, as new figures suggest last year's floods caused £84m of damage to commercial properties

Shadow Defra Minister Barry Gardiner warns failure to accept scientific reality is contributing to flood insurance plans that are not fit for purpose