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Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer

Climate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely.

The Independent UK

Heatwave-related deaths almost double amid record temperatures

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The Independent UK

Heat health alerts raised as fourth heatwave of the summer looms

Rain over the weekend provided little or no relief in many areas still facing continuing hot weather.

The Independent UK

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How to safely watch the UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years

The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999

The Independent UK

Squishy dumpling toys recalled over ‘serious’ toxic chemical risk

The squishy dumpling toys have been described as the ‘latest viral trend for kids’ but imitation versions could be harmful

The Independent UK

Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible

Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in parts of Wales

The Guardian - UK

Heat health alerts for parts of England over busy getaway weekend

The alerts come as drought was declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn.

Evening Standard

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England under heat health alert with temperatures set to reach 29C – but rain on the way

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued across parts of the country from Friday to Sunday

The Independent UK

UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer

The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk.

International Business Times UK

Humanitarian health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK

Evening Standard

Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC

UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease

The Guardian - UK

UK humanitarian worker in London hospital after ‘potential exposure to Ebola’

There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in the UK, the UKHSA has said

The Independent UK

'Virtually Untreatable' Shigella STI Is Surging Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the UK, Experts Warn

A Shigella outbreak in the UK is spreading rapidly, with antibiotic-resistant strains causing concern. Health officials urge testing and hygiene precautions to prevent transmission, especially during anal sex.

International Business Times UK

Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

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British tourists warned over spike in deadly mosquito viruses in holiday hotspots

Eight Zika virus cases were reported from January to June 2026 – only seven cases were recorded in the whole of 2025

Evening Standard

Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued

Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.

The National (Scotland)

More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated

The Guardian - UK

May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests

Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

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Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say

Researchers estimate hundreds more people died in May and June’s record hot spells than would have done without climate change.

The Independent UK

Met Office warns Brits scorching heatwave conditions to last through next week

This year has already marked a significant milestone, becoming the first on record where temperatures of 35C have been reached on six separate days

Evening Standard

Scorching heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’ – Met Office

A provisional maximum daily temperature of 33C was recorded in Yelverton, Devon, on Saturday, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK

Amber heat health alert extended as latest UK heatwave sees record temperatures

Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures

Evening Standard

Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year

The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.

Evening Standard

Adult dies of measles as new cases recorded in London

More than half of the 883 confirmed measles cases reported since the start of the year are in London

The Independent UK

Adult dies of measles as cases surge across England

It follows the deaths of two children just last month

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