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flag 85 critical flood defences in Hull and East Yorkshire are below standard, with £10.5B pledged for improvements through 2036.

flag Eighty-five high-consequence flood defences in Hull and East Yorkshire are below required condition, according to a BBC analysis of Environment Agency data, with over 6,500 such defences nationwide in poor shape. flag In Hull, 22 of 367 and in East Riding, 63 of 854 high-consequence defences are below standard, though the agency notes this does not mean failure—only that maintenance is needed. flag The government has committed £10.5 billion to flood defences through 2036, the largest investment ever, with £72 million reprioritised for repairs in 2025/26. flag Since 2015, £342 million has protected over 56,000 homes, and £265 million has been invested in the region over the past decade.

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