UK trade body for member insurers
The UK government has issued travel advice as wildfires force the evacuation of more than 300,000 people in Spain and France. Authorities are considering Bordeaux’s total evacuation, while the EU, French army, and local agencies coordinate the response amid extreme heat and winds.
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.