'Well-meaning but not working': Urgent action needed to improve Scottish flood resilience, study warns

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Analysis from Glasgow Caledonian University urges institutions and residents to work together to improve Scottish flood management

Scotland's flood policies are failing to adequately protect properties across the country, according to new research that has this week called for immediate action to help communities better prepare for...

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