Prime Minister ' very sorry' for flood suffering
David Cameron has said he is "very sorry about any way people have suffered" during the floods, as he reiterated the Government's stance that money is no object in the relief effort.
PM announces measures to help flood-hit Britons
David Cameron has said "money is no object" in the relief effort to help those affected by the floods and announced the following measures:
- Businesses and homeowners hit by floods will be eligible for grants of up to £5,000 to better protect their properties as they repair the damage caused
- The Government will defer tax payments for flood-hit businesses
- A £10 million fund will be set up to help farmers affected by the flood
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Politicians swap Westminster for wellies
As the flood crisis has escalated, so has the practicality of the footwear and clothing worn by Britain's politicians.
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Floods crisis: Westminster and welly boots
David Cameron has donned his wellies to visit Britain's flood-stricken areas, but was it all too late?
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Government must show flooding victims it is in control
As the Westminster blame game rages on, the government must show victims of the catastrophic flooding that it has a grip on the crisis.