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UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather

UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
BBC News Sunday 11 October 2026, 00:44 UTC 1 min read
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The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.
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