Extreme Heat & Drought: The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for parts of England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C, as the UK’s fifth heatwave tightens pressure on health, transport and already-stretched water supplies; drought now covers most of England and all of Wales, with hosepipe bans spreading. Water Bills & Leaks: Ofwat has approved an extra £3.4bn investment plan for five water firms, meaning higher bills for millions, while campaigners and readers continue to slam water companies over leaks and slow fixes. Oil Spill Response: Salvage operations are under way for the stricken tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman, with crude oil reaching mainland beaches and raising fears for wildlife in sensitive marine areas. Marine Life Decline (Scotland): NatureScot reports half of Scotland’s seabirds have “vanished” since the 1980s, with major drops in several species and falling breeding success. Circular Fashion Education: De Montfort University has adopted CircKit across fashion and design courses, giving students tools for lifecycle analysis and compliance linked to EPR and digital product passports. Climate Policy Scrutiny: A report says the Met Office has removed a wind-and-storms chapter from its 2025 climate report, sparking criticism over transparency and how Net Zero assumptions are supported. Recycling & Waste Pressure: Royal Mail warns of delivery delays in 11 Scottish postcodes, while other coverage highlights how heat and drought are worsening everyday strain across services.