Ed Miliband in Somerset today to discuss flood insurance
The Labour Leader, Ed Miliband, is visiting Somerset flood victims today to discuss insurance claims. His visit coincides with a Downing Street summit on the issue.
Environment Agency chairman refuses to apologise
Environment Agency chairman Lord Smith is on the Somerset Levels to meet residents affected by the flooding.
In an interview with ITV News West Country presenter Ian Axton, Lord Smith refused to apologise for the situation, blaming funding constraints and the unprecedented amount of rainfall.
Watch the full interview here:
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Reintroducing the beaver to combat flooding
Campaigners have come up with a novel way to prevent future flooding across our region by reintroducing beavers to our waterways.
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£10m flood support package: what it will include
The Prime Minister has announced a £10 million support package for businesses affected by the floods.
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Safe from the Severn... so far
Part of Gloucester has withstood the high tides so far but a severe warning remains in place with fears of more flooding