Heatwave & drought pressure: The Met Office warns England and parts of the UK are bracing for a fifth heatwave, with yellow health alerts and 36C highs expected, as drought and wildfires keep hitting farmers and food security. Wildfire & emergency response: In Canada, evacuation orders have been issued in British Columbia as fast-moving blazes force thousands to flee, while UK wildfire concerns continue amid dry conditions. Housing & immigration row: Conservatives face fresh backlash over plans to ban non-UK nationals from social housing, with critics warning it would evict long-term residents and raise homelessness risks. State pension & tax rules: The Treasury says pensioners whose only income is the basic or new state pension won’t pay income tax, but separate reporting highlights how small savings could still trigger HMRC letters. Energy & cost of living: DWP urges eligible households to check they’re named on energy bills to get the Warm Home Discount by August 23, as drivers also face new enforcement proposals and EV charging VAT concerns. Public safety & justice: Andy Burnham signals he may revisit plans to restrict jury trials, while road safety proposals include tougher penalties for not wearing seatbelts. Foreign policy & defence: The UK says Royal Navy monitoring of Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic has risen, and it’s also tracking incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Local politics & culture: Clacton by-election tensions flare after a far-right protest at Clacton Pier, and a Scottish Green MSP faces calls to suspend after rape “spectrum” remarks.