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.
Labour leader demands accelerated flood payments
It's been revealed today that businesses affected by flooding on the Somerset Levels have lost on average more than £17,000 each in just six weeks.
The Somerset Chamber of Commerce estimates trade is down a quarter.
The news came on the day Labour leader Ed Milliband visited the Somerset Levels to find out how people are getting on with insurance claims.
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