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Droughts in England

Wednesday, 13 August, 2025

Droughts are increasingly common in England. Droughts can lead to restrictions on water use, reduced crop yields and environmental damage.

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Droughts in England

Financial support following a flood (England)

Monday, 26 February, 2024

This constituency casework page sets out what financial support may be available following a flood in England, and how to access this.

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  • Environment
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Financial support following a flood (England)

Who is responsible for managing flood risk? (England)

Wednesday, 24 January, 2024

This constituency casework page sets out the responsibilities of property owners, the Environment Agency and local authorities for managing flood risk.

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  • Environment
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Who is responsible for managing flood risk? (England)
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    Seabed warfare: Protecting the UK’s undersea infrastructure

    Wednesday, 24 May, 2023

    A new surveillance ship will help protect the network of undersea cables and pipelines the UK relies on for internet and energy.

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  • Constituency casework

    Water Meters

    Tuesday, 10 December, 2019

    Water meters are devices that measure how much water is used at a property and allow customers to be charged for water based on their consumption (metered charging).

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    • Energy
    • Water

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