New planning rules designed to protect England’s pubs from residential conversion could leave more properties vacant for longer, increasing exposure to vandalism, arson, trespass and associated insurance claims, according to specialist loss adjuster Woodgate and Clark.

Beazley has expanded its cyber insurance offering with new cover designed to support businesses facing risks arising from their own use of artificial intelligence. The new endorsements are designed to address risks beyond AI-enabled cyber attacks, focusing on the potential financial, operational and regulatory consequences of deploying AI within businesses.

Resilience is shaped by far more than psychological strength, with financial security, physical health, social connections and digital confidence all contributing to people’s ability to adapt to change, according to new research. Understanding those dimensions could give organisations a clearer picture of how prepared their staff are for disruption and where vulnerabilities may lie.

Warehouse operators are being urged to strengthen controls around lithium ion battery storage as demand grows across consumer electronics, electric vehicles and energy storage systems, according to TT Club, UK P&I Club and Brooks Bell. A joint whitepaper, published today by the three organisations, examines the operational, safety, environmental and contractual risks associated with storing and handling the batteries.

Cannabis farm fires more than tripled from the 17 recorded in 2015 to hit a high of 54 in 2024. The figures are based on Freedom of Information data obtained from 21 fire and rescue services across the UK. In 2025, it suggests levels remained close to their peak with 50 recorded incidents.

Some 63% of UK organisations are ill-prepared to contain and recover from rogue actions by AI applications, while 55% have no centralised inventory or clear view of their AI agents, copilots and workflows. These are among the findings of Cohesity’s fifth annual Global Cyber Resilience Report, based on research conducted in July 2026. The study surveyed 3,200 IT and security professionals across 12 countries, including the UK.