UK Is Making It Easier to Access Public Flood-Defense Funding

Water from the overflowed River Severn floods the streets in Bewdley, Worcestershire, in 2022.Photographer: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Europe

The UK is making it easier for flood defense projects to access public funds as climate change increases the risk to homes.

On Tuesday, the government announced changes to the way that funds are allocated to protect homes from river, surface water and coastal flooding. The adjustment will mean some projects no longer have to seek extra money from outside sources in order to qualify for government funding.