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Flood and coastal erosion resilience and investment
14 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's actions to enhance flood and coastal erosion resilience in England through investment and policy reforms.
Action Requested
The government is committing £10.5 billion for flood and coastal defence, making it the largest programme in history. It also announces major reforms to flood funding rules starting April 2026, simplifying processes and increasing investor confidence by providing clearer funding assurance for new schemes and existing defences.
Key Facts
- The government is committing a record £10.5 billion investment in flood and coastal defence.
- Since July last year, the Environment Agency has delivered 151 flood defence schemes, protecting over 24,000 homes and businesses.
- Flood Action Week runs from 13 to 19 October 2025 with a goal of increasing public awareness and promoting action for flood preparedness.
- New flood funding rules will provide more assurance on the level of funding flood schemes receive starting April 2026, encouraging contributions from private, charitable sources.
- The government is committing over £300 million in natural flood management between 2026 and 2036.
- Flood Re has provided cover for over 340,000 household policies since its launch.
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