Military to carry out 150k urgent flood defence inspections for Environment Agency
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that more than 200 personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF will be trained by the Environment Agency over the next week to act as flood defence assessors.
Prime Minister announces new £10 million flood support money
As part of the government’s ongoing work to deal with the floods, the Prime Minister has announced details of a £10 million scheme to provide further support for businesses in areas affected by flooding.
Welsh Assembly to consider increased flood defence investment
The Welsh Assembly has said that a review has found that Wales’ flood and coastal defences performed well in the December and January storms, protecting over 99% of coastal properties at risk of flooding.
London Assembly calls for priority funding for 14,000 homes at high flood risk
The London Assembly has called for the Mayor to prioritise funding to restore rivers in the capital, helping to cut the risk of further flooding.
Parliamentary Committee launches new floods inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a formal inquiry into the implications of the current floods.
MPs flag up need to understand effectiveness of flood money allocation
MPs on the House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are highlighting the need for a proper understanding of whether flood defence funding is being allocated in the most effective way.
Government advisers warn neither Government or Local Authorities are spending enough on flood defence
The Government’s official advisers on climate change say that increasing flood risk is the greatest threat to the UK from a warmer world – but neither central Government or Local Authorities are spending enough on flood defences.
Government announces new measures to help communities hit by flooding
The Government has announced the latest in a series of new measures to help communities hit by flooding, including £5000 grants for individual households and businesses and a £10 million fund for farmers.
Thames could rise to highest river level in 60 years
The Environment Agency says flooding is set to continue into the weekend along the Thames valley and in Somerset while Windsor, Maidenhead and communities in Surrey are being warned to expect severe disruption as the Thames to could reach its highest levels in some places since 1947.
Government says “money no object” to deal with flooding crisis
In a Downing Street press conference on the flooding crisis the Prime Minister said “money is no object” in the ongoing UK flood relief effort and that “whatever money is needed, we will spend it."
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