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Britain Erupts as Over 1,000 Schools Close in the Heatwave and Leave Working Parents in Chaos: 'We Are Breeding a Nation of Melts'

Over 1,000 UK schools closed or reduced hours due to a heatwave, causing parental outrage over childcare disruptions. The closures follow a red extreme heat warning from the Met Office.

International Business Times UK

London heatwave meltdown: Shops, offices and schools close as temperature hits record

Temperatures in London reached 35.1C at 3pm, while the highest recorded temperature of 36C in Surrey and Hampshire

Evening Standard

Europe reels under historic heat: France records hottest day ever; UK shatters 50-year record

The new British record surpasses the previous June high of 35.6C, which was first recorded in London's Camden Square in 1957 and matched in Southampton in 1976. The highest temperature ever recorded in the UK remains 40.3C, registered in Lincolnshire in July 2022. Britain's Met Office has issued a rare…

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Hottest June day ever as UK heatwave smashes temperature records

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The Independent UK

Scotland records hottest day of year as travel disruption warnings issued

A temperature of 29C was recorded at Dyce on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Disruption as temperature records set to tumble in red warning heatwave

Temperatures are expected to peak at 37C on Wednesday and 38C on Thursday and Friday.

Evening Standard

Met Office issues fresh warning for thunderstorms as scorching heatwave continues

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Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened

West Sussex reports temperature of 35.8C, beating previous record from 1976; red weather alert extended to 72 of France’s 96 mainland departments

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How hay fever sufferers can survive the incoming pollen bomb

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the Met Office warns of exceedingly high volumes of the substance amid the heatwave, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether allergy season is getting worse and finds out how to survive the summer without the sneezing fits

The Independent UK

When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 17C drop in temperature

Extreme heat is forecast into the weekend with red warnings issued across parts of England and Wales

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France recorded its hottest night ever, with 40 drownings reported as people sought relief. Scientists link these extreme events to human-caused global warming, warning of increased frequency and intensity. Authorities are…

The Economic Times

UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn

Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976

The Independent UK

UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

The Independent UK

Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday

UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy

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The Independent UK

Rare red weather warning issued for extreme heat – but what does it mean?

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

The Times of India

UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England

Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure,…

International Business Times UK

Met Office Warns 'Tropical Nights' During This Week's Heatwave May Leave Millions Unable to Sleep

The Met Office warns of tropical nights in England and Wales, with temperatures staying above 20C, posing health risks and potential record-breaking heat during the upcoming heatwave.

Evening Standard

Record-breaking heatwave forecast to hit UK as health warnings issued

The sweltering heat could last until at least Thursday, said the Met Office, sparking weather warnings and concerns for vulnerable people.

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The Independent UK

Health warning as record-breaking heatwave to hit UK his week

Warning over travel and health during record-breaking temperatures

Evening Standard

UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded

The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Record-breaking heat expected in parts of UK this week, says Met Office

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

Evening Standard

Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat

On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland set for sweltering temperatures this week as heatwave hits UK

Much of Scotland is set to see scorching temperatures this week as a heatwave hits the UK

Evening Standard

Heatwave threshold likely met at weekend before next week’s extreme heat warning

The Met Office warning was posted for Monday and Tuesday for parts of the UK.

The Independent UK

Saturday offers brief respite from heat before sizzling temperatures hit again

An amber warning for extreme heat is in place for early next week

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