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On Wednesday (9 December 2015), the Chancellor announced that the government would match funds raised by the Cumbria Foundation鈥檚 Flood Appeal, up to 拢1 million.

Today (11 December 2015) the Chancellor has extended his pledge to leading local flood appeals across all affected areas and doubled the amount of matched support available to a total of 拢2 million.

Following the unprecedented rainfall over the last week, community appeals have been set up in the North of England. Over 拢500,000 has been raised already.

皇冠体育appse include the Community Foundation for Lancashire鈥檚 Flood Recovery Fund鈥檚 Appeal, which launched on Tuesday to support the communities directly affected by the floods.

皇冠体育app funds are expected to contribute to clean-up costs, emergency repairs, clothing, food and drink, heating and heating equipment, childcare equipment and basic furniture.

On Wednesday the Chancellor announced an additional commitment of up to 拢51 million to support households and businesses affected by last weekend鈥檚 devastating floods. This took total support pledged by the government to over 拢60 million.

皇冠体育app Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, said:

皇冠体育app government is determined to stand by the communities affected by these devastating floods. That is why I am today doubling our pledge to match the money raised by local flood appeals to up to 拢2 million.

That鈥檚 in addition to the 拢51 million of support I announced on Wednesday, with 拢5,000 for every affected household to repair and renew and 拢2,500 for every business.

皇冠体育app great work also being done by local charities will help communities get back on their feet, and we鈥檒l play our part in that too.