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<p>Adapting to inevitable changes in our climate is vital which is why the Government
is taking robust action to improve resilience to the effects of climate change across
the whole country and economy, as set out in our current National Adaptation Programme
[<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-change-second-national-adaptation-programme-2018-to-2023"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-change-second-national-adaptation-programme-2018-to-2023</a>].</p><p>
</p><p>The Government considers the distributional impact of our interventions on
different groups, including disadvantaged groups. For instance, the formula for allocating
the Government’s flood defence funding is weighted towards protecting people’s lives
and homes. The most deprived areas of the country are eligible for higher payment
levels than elsewhere, explicitly targeting higher Government investment in deprived
areas.</p><p> </p><p>Moving towards our net zero carbon emissions target offers the
UK real opportunities such as new jobs, clean air and warm homes. It is vital we make
sure that these opportunities are inclusive, benefitting people across the UK. HM
Treasury will be conducting a review into the costs of decarbonisation, including
how to achieve this transition in a way that works for households, businesses and
public finances.</p>
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