6 h. ago Met Office verdict on why UK is so hot as temperatures set to hit 34C

The Met Office has revealed the surprising reason behind the UK's heatwave this week

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7 h. ago Amber alert over 'killer' temperatures: Government scientists sound alarm as Britain is set to hit 34C on hottest weekend of the year

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

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10 h. ago Common 52p kitchen food helps keep flies out of home as is perfect for heatwave

The UK is currently basking in a heatwave with temperatures only set to climb further - but the hot weather can bring unwelcome guests to our doors in the form of flies

Society

51 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long hot weather is set to last as UK heatwave looms

Temperatures are set to soar to above 30C this week – but is the summer weather here to stay?

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57 h. ago Met Office verdict on when UK heatwave will 'peak' at 33C as heat

The weather agency has issued its verdict on whether June temperature records could be broken this week

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3 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as UK temperatures set to hit 30C within days

A heatwave could be on its way, according to the Met Office

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7 d. ago Met Office verdict on 'Spanish plume' set to bring 'explosive thunderstorms' to UK

A phenomenon known as the Spanish Plume is about to shake up UK weather

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8 d. ago Met Office issues verdict on hottest day this week as UK temperatures soar to 30C

A mixed bag of weather is heading to the UK this week

Politics

9 d. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Met Office verdict on sky watching conditions for June's rare full Moon

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight – and this record-breaking night sky phenomenon is not one to miss

Politics

9 d. ago Met Office issues verdict on heatwave in Greater Manchester as temperatures set to rise to 29C across UK

Will this week reach the heatwave threshold in Greater Manchester?

Society

1 week ago Met Office verdict on UK heatwave this WEEK as temperatures to climb to 29C

The Met Office have issued a heatwave verdict ahead of a change in weather this week

Society

1 week ago Met Office verdict on exact dates 24C and sun will return to Greater Manchester

After a wet start to June, conditions are set to improve

Politics

1 week ago UK weather: Heatwave maps reveal exact date 34C 'Spanish plume' will hit Brits

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the UK next week, according to weather modelling maps, with air from a European heatwave expected to make its way to us

Society

1 week ago Met Office verdict on exact date highs of 26C will return to UK next week

Temperatures up to the high 20Cs could be seen across the UK next week

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2 w. ago Met Office give verdict on summer heatwaves after warmest spring on record

The Met Office warned of summer heatwaves with the average temperature reaching 17C through these months

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2 w. ago Heatwaves and scorching summer verdict as Met Office says summer is twice as likely to be hot this year

The forecasting body also warned of an increased risk of heatwaves and heat-related impacts as it released its three-month outlook

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3 w. ago Brits told they must keep their curtains shut 'from Saturday'

The UK is set to bask in hot temperatures once again this weekend with the mercury set to top 26C in parts of the country, according to the latest Met Office forecast

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office verdict on 'Caribbean jet stream' bringing scorching 26C temperatures to UK

Reports of a 'Caribbean jet stream' have emerged – but what does this mean, and could it bring a heatwave to the UK?

Sport

3 w. ago Met Office verdict on when hot weather will return to Manchester after bank holiday washout

Temperatures could soon rise again after a wet bank holiday weekend

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3 w. ago Met Office gives verdict on the weather this half term and many won't be happy

Any half term outdoor fun you have planned could well be disrupted by heavy rain showers

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