8 h. ago Forget a fan, I tried a wearable air conditioner and it’s a heatwave hero

The new device automatically reacts to the temperature to keep you cool

Society

59 h. ago Exact date 35C heatwave ends as Met Office forecasters predict 'thundery rain'

Met Office weather forecasters have warned that, while relief from the heatwave conditions is on the horizon, it will come with an added risk of 'heavy, thundery rain'

Society

69 h. ago Britain forecast roasting 30C weekend mapped with 120 areas prepped for red hot heatwave

Parts of the country are bracing for a sweltering weekend as 120 areas in Britain will see heatwave conditions across the next few days with people able to check their area

Politics

3 d. ago Does it make sense to get an air conditioner in the UK amid rising temperatures?

As the country gets set for summer and the mercury rises, many of us are dreaming of the icy tang of AC. But is it a waste of money or a smart investment to futureproof your home? Helen Coffey asks the experts

Politics

3 d. ago Brits in 15 UK regions get 'rise in death' alert over 35C heatwave lasting 72 hours

UK heatwave is set to bring "very hot" conditions to parts of the UK this weekend, with the Met Office warning that it could put extra pressure on NHS hospitals

Events

3 d. ago Map shows the 120 places across England that will be hit by heatwave this weekend

There are 129 local areas which are now expected to experience heatwave conditions over the weekend

Events

4 d. ago Met Office warns Brits to stay inside for 4 hours on Sunday as UK set for hot weather

The Met Office has warned Brits to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day on Sunday as the UK is set to scorch in another heatwave-like conditions

Events

4 d. ago My June air conditioner test just became relevant again – this heatwave

As the second UK heatwave rolls in, I’m glad I tested this smart portable air conditioner back in June. Here’s why it’s still top of my summer must-haves.

Society

4 d. ago Met Office heat map reveals where it will hit 33C in UK as Brits brace for heatwave

Parts of the UK are expected to see its second heatwave of June as conditions become "hotter and more humid"

Society

9 d. ago Met Office declares hottest day of 2025 as temperatures soar to 33C in UK heatwave

A provisional temperature of 33.2C was recorded in Surrey, the Met Office has said - making today the UK's warmest day of the year so far as heatwave conditions continue to dominate

Society

9 d. ago UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.

Events

1 week ago Too hot to work: when is it too hot to work in the UK as scorching temperatures raise workplace safety risks

As the UK swelters under a fierce heatwave, workers face tough conditions on the job 🔥

Events

1 week ago Heatwave shoppers 'ditch' fans for 'more effective' air conditioning unit reduced to £39 from £150

One way of keeping your home cool during a heatwave is to invest in an air conditioning unit, but this can sometimes be an expensive solution

Economics

1 week ago New mum suddenly dies from common condition as patients sent urgent warning before 30C heatwave

On one of the hottest days of the year in 2017, Dominique Hornsey suddenly collapsed and died after struggling to breathe in the boiling heat. Now her sister is sharing her story to warn others this heatwave

Events

1 week ago The best photos as people enjoy Barry Island on hottest day of the year so far

It looks like the hot, sunny weather is here to stay with the Met Office warning the UK could experience heatwave conditions over the weekend

Culture

1 week ago Forget flimsy fans – this Meaco air conditioner turned my cottage into a cool retreat during the June heatwave

I tested the MeacoCool MC Series Pro 7000 BTU during June’s muggy weather – and it transformed my overheated stone cottage into a perfectly chilled retreat.

Society

1 week ago 'I bought a Meaco air conditioner and it's saving me from the heatwave'

After researching air conditioners for ages, I'm glad I opted to buy a portable one last year

Society

1 week ago Will the heatwave reach Scotland as Met Office issues yellow heat warnings

Warm air has been boosted by weather conditions from Europe but will Scotland feature in the UK heatwave?

Events

2 w. ago Britain set to bask in sizzling heatwave with temperatures set to soar as high as Barbados and Malibu

Britain is poised to bask in a heatwave dubbed the 'Mediterranean melt' - but the sizzling conditions could see temperatures as hot as Malibu or Barbados.

Politics