UK trade body for member insurers
Wildfires across southwest France and parts of Spain have forced large-scale evacuations. Authorities warn conditions are worsening as heat, wind and spreading blazes drive responses. The UK government advises following local authorities, with France evacuating campsites and residences and Spain declaring a national emergency in Madrid and Ávila.
Cambridge University is continuing an independent review into Jason Arday’s appointment and tenure after his resignation amid plagiarism allegations, with findings to inform how senior appointments are made. The memoir controversy and broader debate over diversity in academia remain central.
Updates show a rising tide of subsidence cases driven by heat, drought and shifting foundations. Insurance payouts and delays in repairs are impacting homeowners, with thousands facing long remediation timelines and higher premiums.
Scientists report soil erosion and carbon loss from Wales wildfires exceed visible scorch marks, as they race to collect baseline data before winter rains wash away traces of the blazes.