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The Thames Barrier is to close today for first time this winter to ensure London is protected from risk of flooding.
The Environment Agency is working with in West Lancashire to help landowners explore alternative arrangements for future land drainage.
Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Residents urged to sign up for free flood warnings
The Environment Agency has joined forces with The Skill Mill to reduce the risk of flooding in a Northumberland village
Rob Wilson visited York to meet and thank volunteers and charities who are helping to rebuild the community after the Christmas floods.
The Met Office is warning that a period of stormy weather generated by storm Imogen is expected over southern parts of England today and into early next week.
Flood statement on 5 February 2016
Environment Agency to remove blockages and silt from culverts reducing the risk of flooding to around 1,000 homes in the North East
Archaeologists are using Environment Agency laser mapping data to rediscover hundreds of kilometres of 'lost' Roman roads.
The Environment Agency has carried out 16,000 inspections and identified around 660 flood defences needing repair work in the wake of record-breaking wet weather in December.
Flooding in northern England: government information and advice about support available.
The Environment Agency is urging communities in southern England and parts of the north to stay alert to the risk of further flooding over the weekend.
Plans for managing flood risk in the Black Sluice catchment have taken public feedback into account.
Communities in the north and south west of England and the Severn Valley should remain vigilant to the risk of further flooding.
Prime Minister David Cameron announced funding to repair infrastructure damaged by floods and a campaign to promote tourism in the north.
Environment Agency is urging communities to stay alert to the risk of further flooding.
The Environment Agency is urging residents and businesses in Yorkshire to check their flood risk and sign up to receive flood warnings.
The government confirms terms of reference for the National Flood Resilience Review to be chaired by Oliver Letwin.
Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on expected rainfall.
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