Heat & Drought Pressure on Farms: The UK hit 38.1C in west London, its hottest day of the year, as 71% of England sits in drought and water limits tighten—raising alarms for yields, wildfire risk and food prices. Wildfire Prevention Push: Wales and UK-wide calls renewed for retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues after moorland and farmland fires; the Prime Minister is weighing a seasonal/temporary ban. Water Storage & Food Security: NFU leaders warn food security starts with water infrastructure, urging support for on-farm reservoirs and drainage grants as drought hits vegetables, brassicas and potatoes. Conservation Win for Rare Moths: Butterfly Conservation says a second England site for the dark bordered beauty moth has been found at the National Trust’s Wallington Estate, offering hope as drought and fire threaten habitats. Planning & Landscape Clash: Lake District National Park Authority warns a proposed 100-caravan holiday park would harm views and introduce “busyness,” with Natural England seeking stronger river impact assessments. Local Farm Diversification: One Herefordshire cereal farm has stopped growing cereals for the first time in ~100 years, shifting to energy/eco schemes and diversification to manage risk. Livestock Health Watch: Bluetongue concerns continue, with reports of additional suspected/confirmed cases across the UK. Rural Economy & Infrastructure: HS2 marks progress on the Interchange station approach with three major viaducts structurally complete in Solihull.