78 m. ago Yellow heat health alert extended in London and across many regions of England as heatwave persists

Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week

Society

91 m. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society

1 hour ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

Events

2 h. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS a 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

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2 h. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS as 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

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4 h. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

Politics

8 h. ago Tourists evacuated in Greece heatwave and three people die as wildfires spread

Strong winds have helped the spread of the fires in Zante, Kefalonia and Chios.

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12 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave

Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave  Yahoo News Canada

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12 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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14 h. ago Brutal end to UK heatwave as Met Office warns of savage summer storms

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and rain are likely in the UK later today, bringing a brutal end to the scorching heatwave across the country

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23 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

25 h. ago Interactive map shows London's coolest places to relax as city boils in 33C heatwave

Temperatures have reached 33.4C in London in one of the hottest days of the year so far

Politics

25 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

27 h. ago New satellites in space to ‘save lives’ by giving early warnings on heatwaves and extreme weather

The project hopes to help scientists monitor increasingly extreme weather across the world

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27 h. ago Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record

France has only issued a red alert eight times in the past 20 years as it experiences soaring temperatures

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28 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

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28 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.

Society

29 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

30 h. ago Interactive map shows London's coolest places to relax as city boils in 34C heatwave

Areas of London could see temperatures reach 34C on one of the hottest days of the year so far

Politics

31 h. ago Voices: Is the UK doing enough to prepare for more frequent droughts and extreme weather? Join The Independent Debate

The UK is facing worsening droughts and extreme weather, prompting debate over whether we’re doing enough to prepare for the growing threat

Politics