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  • PM welcomes action from businesses in support of flood victims

    How businesses across the country are working with government to support people and communities affected by the floods and severe weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First meeting of new Cabinet Committee on Flooding

    Prime Minister David Cameron has chaired the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Flooding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Citizens Advice support for flood and storm victims

    A grant of £250,000 will boost the numbers of Citizens Advice volunteers to help people affected by the consequences of severe weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 13 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding, Scotland, Army Reserves and cycling.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 13 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding and the Crown Prosecution Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood update

    Written statement by Eric Pickles on government action in response to the UK floods

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron’s statement on the UK storms and flooding

    Statement by the Prime Minister on the storms and flooding affecting the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 12 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding and Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New measures to help communities hit by flooding

    David Cameron has announced a comprehensive package of new measures to help hard-working homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following 10 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles sets out the latest position on the government's response to the extreme weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 11 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding and smoking.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Latest position on the UK floods

    Eric Pickles' Commons statement on government action in response to the UK floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg visits flooded areas and promises government support

    Deputy Prime Minister says key thing is for everybody to work together.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press Briefing: afternoon 10 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding, gun licenses and Mark Harper.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement from the Prime Minister following Sunday's COBR meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a meeting of the government emergency committee meeting on Sunday 9 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following the 8 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the COBR meeting he chaired on the evening of 8 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following the COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the 7 February COBR meeting he chaired on government action in response to the extreme weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM: "no restrictions on help" for those affected by storms

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £100 million for flood defences and says there will be "no restrictions on help" for those affected.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forty two new flood defences given the green light

    Government announces an additional £130 million for critical flood defences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government