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- The U.K. government says wildlife in England and Wales will suffer for years.
- July 2026 recorded the driest July since 1836 across England and Wales.
- Reservoir storage in England dropped to 19.7% below the seasonal average.
- Water demand rose up to 30% on the hottest days this summer.
- Natural England reported breeding waders and wetland invertebrates struggled as habitats dried out.