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The government says it is committed to helping residents, however, and that work to improve the flood resilience of properties will begin in the summer.

"We welcome businesses who do want to continue accepting cash and new rules introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority support this by helping them to make deposits," a spokesman said.

The museum has been building partnerships with 10 primary schools, helping students, teachers and communities to connect with their heritage.

William and Kate will tour the island over two days and visit community halls that their Royal Foundation is helping to refurbish.

He also took full advantage of the new political landscape, leaning into his experience helping Canada and the UK navigate previous crises at a time when Canadians were feeling anxious about their economic future.