English town on the Suffolk coast, near Saxmundham and Dunwich Heath
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has mobilised about 90 firefighters to confront a large, wind-driven wildfire near Dunwich Heath and Westleton, prompting a major incident. Evacuations are underway for nearby areas and a precautionary plan could see up to 200 caravans moved if conditions worsen. A heat-health alert is in place for parts of England as the fire spreads southwest, with ongoing efforts focused on protecting properties and public safety.
Sizewell B will continue generating electricity until 2055 after a 20-year life extension, with a contract for difference guaranteeing 370.50 per megawatt-hour from 2035. The move aims to shield billpayers and secure thousands of jobs and clean power, while backing new nuclear projects.