52 m. 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 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.

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4 h. ago Weather maps show the seven parts of Wales set to be hammered with rain

Huge downpours are forecast to sweep across the UK this week

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8 h. ago When will the UK heatwave end? Temperatures to soar again but thunderstorms forecast

Amber heat health alert remains in place across parts of England as temperatures could reach as high as 34C in some areas

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8 h. ago UK tourists in Spain warned of 42C temperatures as heatwave alert extended

The scorching conditions have resulted in wildfires across the country

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10 h. ago Mapped: Where in the UK are people most at risk from potentially deadly heatwave?

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

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11 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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12 h. ago Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?Extreme heat is breaking temperature records across Europe, early measurements suggest, and driving bigger and stronger wildfires.In south-west France, records were broken on Monday in Angoulême, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and Saint-Girons. Météo France said the “often remarkable, even unprecedented, maximum temperatures” in the region were 12C above the norm for the last few decades. Continue reading...

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18 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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19 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

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24 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Temperatures expected to hit 34C as UK enters fourth heatwave

Amber warnings are in place for parts of England on Wednesday.

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25 h. ago Brits urged to avoid common sunscreen mistake as temperatures soar in fourth UK heatwave

Whether you're travelling to a hot country or experiencing this UK heat, this common sunscreen mistake causes burns - here's how to avoid that mistake and enjoy the sun instead

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27 h. ago How hot is too hot work: your rights when working in the August heatwave, temperature – what UK law says

With parts of the UK set to swelter at 34°C, know your rights at work 🌡️

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29 h. ago A heatwave can negatively effect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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29 h. ago A heatwave can negatively affect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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30 h. ago Drivers warned to remove four items from cars as UK heatwave hits 33C

The UK is set to be hit by a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in parts of the country - and drivers are being warned to take action

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30 h. ago Amazon's 37% price drop on 'super duper' fan which is 'lifesaver' in heatwaves

The Cozome handheld fan has been slashed by 37% on Amazon, down to £14.42, just in time for another UK heatwave with temperatures set to hit 34C

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30 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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31 h. ago Britain melts in 34C heatwave: Health alerts in force as England suffers water shortages

The country's fourth heatwave of the summer will be at its peak today, with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London set to see the highest temperatures.

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