The Environment Agency (EA) is warning people to prepare for increased weather extremes and to make sure they know their flood risk.

The Environment Agency has launched its new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England setting outs plans to improve the country’s resilience to flooding and coastal change.

The Government has today published its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion in England and announced a £5.2 billion capital funding programme for 2021-2027.

Landmark research published this week says that £1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences. 

A new report is warning that climate risks to physical infrastructure combined with other threats mean that losses from climate-related hazards will continue to rise unless investors, lenders, insurers and policymakers undertake significant risk management efforts.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called on the Government to increase spending on building and maintaining UK flood infrastructure.

A new, independent report launched today is aimed at helping people better protect their homes and businesses from risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst happens.

UK-headquartered professional services group KPMG is warning that the cost of this December’s floods could be as high as £5. 8 billion – an initial estimate.

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold its first oral evidence session on Its Future Flood Prevention inquiry in England on Wednesday 13 April.

Experts at leading consultancy PwC are predicting that losses arising from the December floods could reach £1.5 billion and result in significant economic damage for the UK.