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UK food system resilience and security risks

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Food security preparedness faces nutritional and dietary challenges

The United Kingdom’s food system faces heightened risks from geopolitical instability, climate change, and supply chain vulnerabilities. With imports accounting for roughly 48% of the food supply, the reliance on “just-i

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UK and Ireland Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

18 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Bluetongue virus spreads through livestock in Ireland and Great Britain

By late September 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak has expanded significantly across the British Isles. In addition to the ongoing situation in the United Kingdom, the virus has been confirmed in Ireland. The

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Atlantic bluefin tuna resurgence in the North Sea

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Bluefin tuna return to Scarborough waters after 60 years

The presence of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the North Sea has been confirmed by the landing of a 338 kg specimen at the Whitby fishing port in North Yorkshire by the vessel ‘Dominator’, followed by another catch exceeding 3

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2026 UK and Ireland weather volatility and drought recovery

16 clusters · 168 sources · last updated

Latest: England requires seven months of heavy rain to end drought

By late August 2026, the United Kingdom’s acute flash-drought transitioned into a period of severe weather volatility. Following five consecutive heatwaves, the Met Office issued widespread yellow weather warnings for th

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UK and European agriculture devastated by record drought

15 clusters · 75 sources · last updated

Latest: UK food security threatened by record heat and drought

The extreme heatwave and drought that began in late July 2026 have caused severe agricultural damage across the UK and Europe. July 2026 was recorded as the driest month in British history, with rainfall in England at ju

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Asian hornet expansion and management

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: National Bee Unit locates first Asian hornet nest on Isle of Wight

The invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) continues to expand its presence, threatening biodiversity and honeybee populations. In France, beekeepers have reported a two- to three-fold increase in identified colonies, a

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