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.
David Cameron flood package
The Prime Minister said today that he aims to visit every flood-hit area around the country and that recovery would be "a great national effort."
David Cameron visited Gloucester - his second trip to the region in just over a week to reveal details of a £10million package of support for businesses hit by the floods.
Our political correspondent Bob Constantine reports:-
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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