15 h. ago Amazon's 'personal' air conditioner now £34 ahead of 30C heatwave

With the weather set to get even hotter this weekend, people might not cope without some help to keep cool

Society

17 h. ago Five of the best air conditioners to buy as the heatwave hits the UK

We have compiled a list of air conditioners that are worth buying to cool down your room

Society

24 h. ago Britain and Europe need to get serious about air conditioning

In a rapidly warming world, a former extravagance is becoming a necessity

Politics

37 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025 best fan and air conditioning units: The top discounts so you're ready for the heatwave

Amazon's Prime Day is here, find deals on fans to stay cool as temperatures rise.

Politics

38 h. ago The best budget buys to snap up this Amazon Prime Day that will keep cool and comfortable this summer

Those who can't rely on air conditioning to beat the heat need not fret about this weekend's heatwave because Amazon has discounted thousands of products to keep shoppers cool and comfortable.

Politics

38 h. ago Ayrshire set to be as hot as the Caribbean with 30C heatwave

Places including Kilmarnock are set for temperatures of 30C on Saturday - hotter than St Vincent and St Lucia in the Caribbean.

Politics

43 h. ago London bus drivers can refuse to get behind wheel if it's too hot, says TfL chief

Video clip of Andy Lord’s advice goes viral - but some drivers say they face suspension if they complain about temperatures of up to 40C

Transport

53 h. ago 10 best portable air conditioners to cool your home, tried and tested

Move one of these portable ACs between rooms to circulate an icy breeze

Society

3 d. ago UK weather maps prompt urgent heatwave health alert as six areas set for 30C scorcher

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office officials have warned NHS services may be stretched and that older and vulnerable people will need to take care in the heat

Society

3 d. ago Three surprising mistakes that are making homes too hot during this heatwave

As we experience warmer summers, many households are finding their homes uncomfortably stuffy. Temperatures are regularly reaching over 30 degrees and, without air conditioning, these hot days can feel unbearable.

Society

3 d. ago Households urged to avoid drying clothes on washing lines from Tuesday

The Met Office has issued a 'very high' pollen count warning for parts of the UK this week as the country is set for another heatwave, which will see temperatures soar to 30C in some areas

Politics

4 d. ago UK weather: Met Office warns of third heatwave as temperatures top 30C

The Met Office has released new weather maps which show another heatwave on the way to the UK - by the end of this week, Brits could be back sunbathing in 30C heat

Events

4 d. ago London weather: Heavy rain drenches capital before another summer heatwave sends temperatures above 30C

Commuters sheltered under umbrellas while tennis fans queuing early in the morning for Wimbledon tickets huddled together wearing poncho

Society

5 d. ago Here comes the sun! Brits are in for damp day or two before ANOTHER heatwave hits... and summer finally seems to stick

But as the clouds begin clearing up today with some light showers, the country is looking ahead to its third heatwave of the summer, with the mercury hitting above 30C by the end of the week.

Events

5 d. ago Met Office tells Brits to expect 'third heatwave of summer' as UK temperatures top 30C

The weather agency says a third heatwave is set to hit the UK by the end of next week

Society

5 d. ago Eurostar chaos as passengers complain of ‘slowly boiling alive’ on halted train

Customers described being stranded on board train with no working toilets or air conditioning

Society

6 d. ago Amazon issues 'Don't click' alert to millions over fake emails

The US online giant has warned customers not to click on any links in suspicious messages - even if they appear to contain personal details or claim to come from Amazon

Events

6 d. ago How weather conditions set the stage for deadly Texas flash floods

Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that barely moved over central Texas, creating conditions for fatal flash floods

Events

6 d. ago Weather: London could be set for third heatwave as 30C temperature returns next week

Temperatures of around 34.7C were recorded at St James’s Park in central London earlier this week

Society

7 d. ago I'm an air conditioning installer: This is what you need to know about the cost and getting it fitted

Struggling to get a good night's sleep during this sweltering summer weather? You won't be the first person in Britain to have thought that perhaps it is time to invest in air conditioning.

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