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Rising flood risk in the UK: Experts call for urgent investment to protect communities

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Flooding presents an escalating danger to the UK, with nearly 2 million people and a third of England’s critical infrastructure now at risk. As climate change intensifies the threat, experts urge the government to commit £1.5 billion annually to flood defences, safeguarding lives, properties, and the economy.With floodwaters rising, sandbags are used to protect homes – a stark reminder of the risks of building new properties on flood plains with…

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Lewisham flood residents told to move miles out of London - Murky Depths

Residents living in a recently flooded new Lewisham development have been told they will have to move well out of London for up to a year. Last month the latest stage of Lewisham Gateway saw a flood which knocked out water supply for more than 400 residents with Build to Rent operator Get Living putting people up in hotels. Rents for one bedroom homes at The Filigree start from £1,750 pcm. Recently residents have been offered a transfer to Get L…

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