Environment Agency says updated analysis has produced more pessimistic outlook of threat to homes by 2050
West Worcestershire MP urges Environment Agency to expedite permanent scheme as storm causes damage across country
Government plan for 1.5mn new homes must consider location and drainage as extreme weather becomes more common
Inadequate investment in flood defences leaves capital and other areas at risk, warn two reports
River levels expected to hit communities over coming days, as PM dismisses claims government has been slow to act
ABI calls for more support for homeowners after string of damaging storms
First countrywide test of system designed to be used in the event of life-threatening emergencies will take place at 3pm on April 23
As threat to wealth and health grows, expect predictive technology to become equally vital
Stores and restaurants suffer most but online sales boost overall spending
FTSE 250 group encouraged by car insurance prices rising at same pace as payouts
Weather expert identifies cause of recent deluge and says more is to come
Ministers say defences working but not all properties can be protected from climate change
Forecasts will be faster, allowing policymakers to better tackle climate change issues
Aviva executive says Flood Re should also apply to homes built since 2009
Fishlake locals hold authorities responsible for deluge that swept through community a week ago
Cobra emergency committee takes action as government response comes under fire
Corbyn says national emergency would have been declared ‘if this happened in Surrey’
More than 1.9m households likely to be affected by 2050, hitting insurance costs
People in vulnerable areas encouraged to make buildings more resilient
Environment Agency warns country ‘cannot win a war against water’
Uneconomical to protect about 1,600km of coast, climate report finds
Policymakers need to decide how vulnerable properties can be covered
Better resilience measures would cut cost of home insurance, says think-tank
