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Major incident declared after oil leak in Poole
Speed Read Swimmers in Dorset beauty spot warned not to enter Europe’s largest natural harbour
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More flooding expected after ‘raging waters swamped homes’
Speed Read More than 100 flood warnings in place in northern England after worsening disruption
By The Week Staff Published
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Will England run out of water?
Speed Read Environment Agency warns overuse and leaking pipes putting increasing pressure on overstretched supplies
By The Week Staff Published
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Cameron pledges £40m to bolster 'overwhelmed' flood defences
Speed Read Extra spending comes after claims of 'full-level mismanagement' at Environment Agency
By The Week Staff Published
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UK floods: ministers to quiz insurers over claims
Speed Read Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums
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Total flood protection is a myth: we must learn to live with it
In Depth The trouble with building flood defences is that it encourages risky development, says Keith Beven
By The Conversation Published
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