Aegon sells UK insurance arm to Standard Life in £2bn deal amid sector shifts. Consolidation continues as economic risks from Iran conflict loom—watch for impacts on UK financial stability. reuters.com/legal/transact…

Standard Life has struck a $2.7 billion deal to buy Aegon's UK arm in a major insurance sector move. The transaction strengthens the buyer's position and reshapes the competitive landscape. Regulators and markets await final approvals. reuters.com/legal/transact…

New data from 44 million records reveals a worrying decline in UK butterfly species. Citizen scientists call for urgent conservation efforts as 33 out of 59 native species face population drops. jncc.gov.uk/news/uk-butter…