A SERIES of meetings to help Yorkshire businesses deal with and protect against flooding starts in Malton today.

Welcome to Yorkshire and Visit England are running the meeting at the Talbot Hotel, Malton, along with ones at York’s Dean Court Hotel on Thursday, the University of Hull’s Scarborough campus on Wednesday, March 26, and in Hebden Bridge tomorrow.

Various speakers will have tips on minimising the impacts of flooding and how businesses can protect themselves.

Events are 9.30am-12.30pm and 1 pm-4 pm. Register for a place at www.yorkshire.com/industry.