6 h. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

Events

8 h. ago Met Office says another heatwave will hit Wales this weekend

The heat is returning this weekend and it will not be the last of it

Society

10 h. ago Three wildfires break out in 24 hours in London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

13 h. ago Wildfires break out across London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

14 h. ago Wildfires break out at east London park for second day in a row amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

19 h. ago Map: Which areas of UK will see temperatures soar during fourth heatwave of the year?

Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-thirties in parts of the UK in the coming days

Politics

20 h. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

Events

33 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society

40 h. ago All petrol and diesel drivers told to fill up their tanks before Tuesday

The Met Office is forecasting a heatwave for parts of the UK on Monday and Tuesday with highs of 35C

Events

40 h. ago Exact time UK heatwave will peak this week as Met Office forecasts 34C

Met Office maps have revealed when the fourth heatwave of summer will peak this week

Society

41 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society

42 h. ago Health warning issued for Greater Manchester as Met Office forecasts 30C heatwave

The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert across the North West

Events

44 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.

Events

46 h. ago London weather: Capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Temperatures could rise to 32C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office

Society

63 h. ago Where temperatures will soar above 30C MAPPED in UK as fourth summer heatwave hits

The UK will be hit with another heatwave next week, the Met Office has said

Events

65 h. ago Met Office reveals where thunderstorms could hit as UK faces fourth heatwave of summer

The fourth heatwave of the year is on its way, the Met Office has revealed

Events

65 h. ago London weather: Capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer next week

Temperatures could rise to 32C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office

Society

3 d. ago Met Office warns Storm Dexter to hit in hours as 'unseasonably hot' weather to come

The UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave from Monday, with the Met Office issuing a warning for parts of the country as Tropical Storm Dexter invades from the Atlantic

Events

3 d. ago Met Office warns Storm Dexter to hit within HOURS but it's great news for heatwave

The UK is set to bask in a heatwave next week as the Met Office said a storm, which is due to hit the UK today, will bring "unseasonably hot" weather to the country

Events

4 d. ago Storm Dexter to hit UK within hours but Met Office says it's great news for heatwave

A tropical storm is bringing hot weather to much of the UK this weekend and it looks likely like that a heatwave will be declared

Events