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  • Government action taken to respond to floods and extreme weather

    Eric Pickles describes the action the government has taken in light of the recent floods and extreme weather.

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

  • Statement on Owen Paterson

    Statement on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who requires emergency surgery to repair a detached retina

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

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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

  • Flooding – health advice on floodwater

    Public Health England (PHE) is providing health information and advice to local partners in areas affected by flooding on an ongoing basis.

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  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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

  • Environment Secretary Owen Paterson flooding update

    People in at-risk areas should make sure they follow Environment Agency advice and sign up for flood warnings.

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

  • River maintenance pilots begin

    The Environment Secretary has announced a new pilot scheme to help landowners manage the risk of flooding while also protecting the environment

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

  • Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments

    Chairs appointed to regional flood and coastal committees

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

  • Flood insurance agreement reached

    Defra and Association of British Insurers reach an agreement on flood insurance

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 26 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Northern Ireland, flooding insurance, UKBA and the Tory Education Twitter account.

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

  • £5 million to support innovative flood defence schemes

    The projects are funded by the Flood Resilience Community Pathfinder scheme launched by Defra in December 2012.

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

  • Flood defences get green light

    The Government is on course to spend £2.3 billion to prevent flooding and coastal erosion over the four years to 2015.

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

  • New technology to protect homes from flooding

    A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding…

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

  • New £5 million fund to prevent local flooding

    A £5 million pilot fund for communities devastated by flooding or for those who are at risk has been launched today by Environment Minister …

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

  • Myth bust: Flood defence schemes funding

    The myth: The Guardian has reported that 294 flood defence schemes that had been in line for Government funding have not been built due to budget…

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

  • £120 million boost to flood defences will protect homes and businesses and help drive growth

    New funding to speed up the delivery of flood defences that could protect up to 60,000 homes and deliver up to £1 billion of economic benefits.

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

  • £120 million boost to flood defences will protect homes and businesses and help drive growth

    £120 million boost to flood defences will protect homes and businesses and help drive growth.

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

  • Nation’s biggest inland flood defence opened in Nottingham

    Owen Paterson unveils a plaque to mark the opening of the Nottingham flood defence scheme.

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

  • Myth Bust: Daily Telegraph claim that flood insurance premiums will rise

    Any scheme to ensure the affordability and availability of flood insurance, would not place extra costs on home owners or taxpayers.

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

  • Progress on affordable flood insurance

    The Government and insurance industry are continuing to make progress towards a new agreement on the future of flood insurance.

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