UK Flooding News
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Flooding forecast for festive get-away
People in Southern and south western England, south Wales, the Midlands and the north east of England are being urged to remain prepared... -
Rain and large waves disrupt travel
Travel disruptions are expected to continue on Monday following heavy weekend rain that drenched parts of the UK as seven flood warnings were...
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Heavy rains, Flooding, water damage: how to make a claim
With the downpour of heavy rains, a cold snap on its way and a barrage of flood alerts expected, it's important to make... -
£120 million boost to flood defences will protect homes and businesses
£120 million in new funding will speed up the delivery of flood defences that could protect up to 60,000...
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MPs demand answers from Environment Secretary
Recent flooding across the UK has raised questions on the effectiveness of the Government's flood policies. The Environment Food and... -
FSB concerned at cost to small firms after flooding hits parts of the UK
FSB National Chairman meets businesses in York devastated by the latest flooding and calls for better...
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Re: Does it make sense to ban smoking in public places but allow smoking adjacent to hospital gates?
In my view smoking should be banned from hospital sites and in the near perimeter to the site, this displays a strong stance from health care...
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Should we have a regulated qualification for dementia care workers
In 2011, I was privileged to be commissioned to develop the national dementia training qualification structure (QCF) and had high hopes that this...
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Reducing SSI's new ideas or no idea?
Is it simply just a case of keep doing the same old things but better? OR Do we have exciting ideas we need to...
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Waterborne Superbug kills premature baby and infects 12 more in hospital ICU
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Re: What is needed from housing and social care providers?
Professional organisations should view clients as assets who have many skills and experiences that can enrich their communities. By being creative...
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Re: Does it make sense to ban smoking in public places but allow smoking adjacent to hospital gates?
Smoking outside secondary care settings should absolutely be discouraged and staff should not be seen to be smoking in these areas as the message...
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Richard Rugg, Managing Director, Public Service Advice, Carbon Trust
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Dr Richard Miller, Head of Sustainability, Technology Strategy Board
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John Marsh, Metropolitan Infrastructure Limited
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Mike Jones, Leader of the LGA environmental and housing board
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Cllr Andrew Fender, Chair, Transport for Greater Manchester Committee