Overview

• The Climate Change Committee projects flood-risk properties in England to rise from 6.3 million to 8 million by 2050, equivalent to one in four homes.
• Heatwave-related deaths are expected to triple from 3,000 in 2022 to 10,000 annually by mid-century, exacerbating strain on the NHS and public services.
• Over half of England's prime agricultural land is already at risk of flooding, with worsening impacts anticipated for food production and rural economies.
• Despite a pledged £2.65 billion for flood defences, no adaptation delivery measures across 46 critical areas are rated as making good progress.
• The committee warns of potential resilience funding cuts in the upcoming spending review, urging immediate government action and cross-departmental coordination.