Improve flood defences, say insurers
Press Review 3 September 2001
Ministers move to halt development in floodzones
Press Review 18 July 2001
House building move to cut flood risk
News Article 17 July 2001
New measures to combat flooding across the UK have been set out by the government.
Half of flood defences are poor
Press Review 14 March 2001
Flood cover risk
Press Review 19 February 2001
Treasury refuses council tax help
Press Review 12 January 2001
MPs blame farmers for floods
Press Review 21 December 2000
Anti-flooding measures urgently needed say MPs
News Article 20 December 2000
The government, farmers and council planners should all take action to reduce the risk of flooding say a committee of MPs said on Wednesday.
Prescott considers planning veto
Press Review 23 November 2000
John Prescott is considering powers to veto developments on flood plains. The government has delayed publishing planning policy guidance on the issue until December. He made the announcement while inspecting
Prince Charles blames man for storms and floods
Press Review 7 November 2000
Prescott attacks flood experts
Press Review 7 November 2000
Flooding is serious says minister
News Article 6 November 2000
The minister responsible for flood defence has described the country's state as "the most extreme situation".
Britain braced for more floods
Press Review 6 November 2000