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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Annabel Bate

DARK SECRETS: How does the 2026 heatwave compare to 1976s record breaking summer - The Real Truth

The UK is entering extremely hot temperatures this week, as the Met Office warns parts of England and Wales could reach 39 to 40C.

Comparisons are being drawn to the summer of 1976 - a season which is still regarded as the benchmark for British heatwaves.

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