DEFRA Budget cuts inspected as floods continue

The transcript discusses the impact of floods in the UK, highlighting community distress and the government's response. Budget cuts to Defra and the Environment Agency raise concerns about flood protection capabilities. The government defends its spending on flood defenses, while critics call for more effective measures. The discussion shifts to transport resilience against bad weather, with a focus on roads, railways, and airports.

What are the implications of job cuts at the Environment Agency as mentioned in the text?

What measures does the government claim to have taken regarding flood defences?