Climate & Health: UKHSA warns heatwaves are letting disease-carrying hyalomma ticks survive into adulthood more often, raising the risk of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever even though cases remain rare. Flooding & Resilience: Prince William backs “holistic” action as a Gwent village faces repeated flooding, with residents describing extreme weather as now happening every year, not once-in-a-generation. Wildfire & Food Security: Scotland’s climate cabinet secretary links dry summers, wildfire damage and water stress to pressure on food producers, arguing for adaptation while defending a “thriving livestock” approach rather than cutting numbers. Transport & Pollution: UKMTO reports a tanker hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a small fire and blackout but no injuries or environmental impact. Energy & Winter Weather: The Met Office issues polar vortex updates amid El Niño fears, warning of a higher chance of sudden stratospheric warming and disruptive cold later in winter. Packaging Innovation: iBoxit secures £400,000 to develop plant-based, biodegradable alternatives to expanded polystyrene, aiming to cut single-use EPS waste. Recycling & Waste: York unveils new recycling bins and urges households to use them correctly to reduce contamination. Governance & Regulation: A Nuclear Regulation Bill is set to streamline UK nuclear oversight, responding to criticism that the current system is too expensive and slow. Local Nature & Animals: Ray Mill Island’s Pets Corner enclosures are deemed no longer suitable, with animals to be rehomed on welfare grounds.