UK trade body for insurers and pensions providers
The university confirms Jason Arday has resigned amid ongoing investigations into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments. Cambridge will feed findings into a review of senior appointment processes, while other bodies weigh in on the broader implications for diversity and integrity in academia.
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.
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.