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UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record

Subsidence-related insurance claims in the UK have risen following the country’s hottest summer on record. Drier, hotter conditions can increase ground movement and damage to buildings.

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Worsening subsidence can cause widespread property damage and higher insurance costs.

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  1. UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record ↗theguardian.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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