Floods

Speed Read Labour says government flooding investment is just a re-announcement of funding confirmed last year

By The Week Staff Published 2 December 14

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By The Week Staff Published 23 February 14

Speed Read Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums

By The Week Staff Last updated 18 February 14

In Depth Cost of the bad weather could reach £1bn, with claims expected to hit £30,000 each

By The Week Staff Published 14 February 14

Speed Read The Thames Barrier has been raised 28 times in the last ten weeks – that's 20% of the total since it was built

By The Week Staff Published 12 February 14

In Depth Cameron's pledge that 'We are a wealthy country' has Whitehall spin doctors rowing quickly backwards

By The Mole Published 12 February 14

In Depth From the Somerset Levels to Syria, poor leadership is wearing the public patience thin

By Crispin Black Published 12 February 14

In Depth The trouble with building flood defences is that it encourages risky development, says Keith Beven

By The Conversation Published 10 February 14

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By The Week Staff Published 9 February 14

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By The Week Staff Published 6 February 14

In Depth Environment Secretary's emergency operation means trusty Eric Pickles now takes charge of flooding

By The Mole Published 6 February 14

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By The Week Staff Published 2 February 14