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Climate-driven shocks from El Niño could significantly worsen food insecurity in 45 countries, warns United Nations World Food Programme

ECIU analysis of industry forecasts suggests 2026 could be the worst harvest on record, costing farmers hundreds of millions in lost revenue

Analysis from Climate X estimates nearly five million properties will experience wildfire threat, as FT analysis suggests economic cost of recent fires has topped €3bn

First Harvest Report reveals oilseed rape yields have improved on average, but cereal yields have generally been below the 10-year average

Back-to-back heatwaves and worsening drought linked to human-induced climate change made wildfires at least twice as likely in France and at least 20 times more likely in Spain

Environment Agency confirms second consecutive summer of drought for much of the country, as July sees just seven per cent of expected rainfall

Natural Resources Wales declares drought status for parts of the country, as Thames Water joins seven other water companies in imposing hosepipe bans

Forecasts suggest crop harvests are likely to be hit hard by record-breaking high temperatures and dry conditions

July saw only three per cent of the average rainfall, leading to restrictions on water use for millions of people, as water industry raises alarm over strain on supplies from data centre development