A proposed new scheme for flood insurance in the UK may not be sustainable because the impacts of climate change have not been taken into account, says a report by the Grantham Research Institute says Energy & Environment Magazine on 19 August 2013. The policy paper was published by the Centre for Climate Change Economics …
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IN an independent Scotland, the rain would keep falling regardless; says Professor Alan Werritty on Friday 21 June 2013. Whether we vote Yes or No in next year’s referendum, the nation’s future will likely be at least as wet as its recent past, and probably much more so. The best educated guesses are now suggesting …
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Thursday, 19 July 2012 a Plea for help as West Cumbrian flood insurance crisis grows as reported by the Times & Star: Some Cockermouth householders can no longer afford to pay for flood insurance. The scale of Cockermouth’s flood insurance crisis can be revealed today as residents continue to struggle with issues more than two-and-a-half …
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Environment Agency says “difficult to stop flooding completely” when rainfall levels are high The Environment Agency has defended its flood response over the past two days, saying “it’s difficult to stop flooding completely” when rainfall is high as reported by the BBC. Up to 500 properties flooded in Lancashire and West Yorkshire after a month’s …
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More than 11,000 homes and businesses are being protected by flood defences and owners of 7,000 properties have been issued with warnings as people were forced to flee after more than a month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours says the Independant. The Environment Agency said people should remain vigilant and warned of further …
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Flood warnings for UK as storm builds over Atlantic as reported by Steven Morris of the Guardian newspaper group. Met Office issues severe weather warning – high speed winds and heavy rains to batter England, Wales and Northern Ireland Monsoon in summer: more rain is on its way, the Met Office has warned.
Cumbria flood fears Cumbria could flood this week, with heavy rain expected to sweep across most of the country, forecasters said: North West evening Mail, Wednesday, 09 May 2012.
The framework sets out the Government‟s vision for planning in England, focusing particularly on sustainable development and local decision making. It is vital that new development is insurable. Property insurance provides customers with the confidence that they are protected should the property be damaged or rendered unusable. Insurance is also a prerequisite for the vast …
AOL Money & Finance website on April 11, 2012 reports: “Of course, nowadays only a fool would unwittingly buy a home on a flood plain as it is very easy to find out where they are – just visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk for flood maps and a wealth of invaluable information. If that doesn’t put you off …
(Reuters) -LONDON | Tue Apr 3, 2012 5:29pm BST -Insurers on Tuesday cast doubt over a plan to provide affordable flood cover in high-risk areas without government subsidies, saying it lacks industry support and will probably require taxpayer funding to work effectively.
On Apr 3, 2012 Hannah Ricci, reported that a new solution to help homeowners on flood plains insure their properties is set to launch this summer. (N.B. immediate concern is shown on effectiveness of solution) With a government agreement that requires insurers to cover flood-prone homes due to end next year, ‘Project Noah’ is currently …
Pitt says in 2007: There should be a presumption against building in high flood risk areas Government says 2012: Government continues to recognise the importance of preventing unnecessary building in areas of flood risk and that new development that does take place should be safe and not increase flood risk.
Flood insurance uncertainty gives businesses and homeowners sinking feeling; Businesses and homeowners seeking flood insurance could face greater uncertainty and prohibitively expensive insurance premiums in just four months’ time, experts will warn today.
Moneywise reveals the 10 most common problems that are likely to impact the value of your home. LIVING ON A FLOOD PLAIN is number three only being beaten by ANTI-SOCIAL NEIGHBOURS and ILLEGAL HOME ‘IMPROVEMENTS’ and will cost between £20,000.00 to £40,000.00.
Copeland MP Jamie Reed, Labour’s shadow floods minister says, “Cancelled flood defence schemes and changes to flood insurance are causing communities up and down the country to begin to fear for the future. The fear among many is that Government action will lead to whole communities becoming not just uninsurable, but unmortgageable.