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flag UK to spend £10.5B by 2036 on flood defences, protecting 900K homes and prioritizing deprived areas.

flag The UK government has pledged £10.5 billion through 2036 to strengthen flood defences, aiming to protect nearly 900,000 homes. flag Starting in April, projects under £3 million will receive full funding, while larger ones get full coverage up to that amount and 90% of the rest. flag At least 20% of funds will target the most deprived communities in England. flag The plan treats refurbishing old defences equally with new builds and emphasizes nature-based solutions like floodplain restoration and tree planting. flag It encourages local contributions and aims to improve resilience against climate-driven flooding, support economic growth, and create jobs.

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