Weekend begins with warnings still looming after devastating flood
The Environment Agency has warned that the risk of flooding will remain high for many areas on Saturday after a week of relentless rainfall.
More than 1,000 homes and businesses have been left under water, with Nottinghamshire and Gloucestershire among the worst affected areas on Friday.
Water Minister Robbie Moore has moved to reassure flood victims that government officials are 'working around the clock' to make sure that as many homes are protected as possible. But for those forced to evacuate their homes with the dreaded clean-up to come on their return, those words will likely come too late.
Keir Starmer meanwhile pledged a new taskforce to improve flood preparation should Labour win the next election.
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