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Flood-hit homes to get up to £1,000 to help with repair damage

HOMES and businesses could be entitled to financial help if they’ve been affected by recent flooding - here’s what you need to know.

Large parts of the UK were hit by torrential rain and winds of up to 97mph after Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis swept through earlier this month.

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Flood waters in Shropshire, one of the worst-hit areas, on 26 FebruaryCredit: AFP or licensors

Storm Ciara landed on February 9, followed just days later by Storm Dennis on February 15, in a double weekend of poor weather.

If your home or business was affected by the storms, you could be eligible for money to repair any damage.

Financial support is also being offered to properties in flood-prone areas to protect families from future flooding.

Here we've rounded up what you need to know and how you can apply.

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, the site for councils in Scotland, and the website if you live in Wales.

Residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf can also apply through .

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