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Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
Flood Re is a joint industry and government initiative. Flood Re is a flood re-insurance scheme which provides reinsurance to a) promote affordability and availability of insurance for UK households at high flood risk and b) to manage the transition...
Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change
Advises how to take account of and address the risks associated with flooding and coastal change in the planning process.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
What to do if you’re about to be flooded and during flooding: who to contact, how to stay safe, how to report a problem.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
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