3 h. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

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12 h. ago Experts reveal why new build homes aren't able to cope with summer heat as Britain hits 34C

Eco measures put in place to keep properties insulated are being blamed on turning them into sweltering boxes during the summer.

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16 h. ago Britain faces running dry in 34C heat: Health alerts as England suffers 'nationally significant' water shortages with FIVE areas in drought after driest six months since 1976

Six more areas are also experiencing prolonged dry weather after the driest six months since 1976. The Environment Agency has called on Britons to 'play their part' and use less water.

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16 h. ago High pollution warning issued in London as capital braces for 34C heat

City Hall triggers warning as heatwave and existing pollution combine to increase ground-level ozone levels

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22 h. ago UK heatwave: Exact date Britain's 34C burning blast will end

The fourth heatwave of 2025 will send temperatures soaring towards 34C over the next few days - but the heat is expected to last beyond official amber health warnings

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40 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

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43 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas.

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