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Heatwave and risk of exceptionally severe fires to return after brief lull

Parts of southern England will yet again meet their heatwave criteria on Wednesday, which could see highs of 32C or 33C.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

UK set for fourth heatwave as wildfires hit parts of country

The UK has had 20% of its average July rainfall.

The Independent UK · Jul 25

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 · Jul 24

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Weather mapped: Where temperatures will hit 29C this weekend – and where it will rain

Showers are expected across the UK this weekend following three consecutive heatwaves

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Fact check: Heatwave, unofficial safety warning and who can be Prime Minister

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

When it will finally rain as Met Office forecasts heavy downpours for parts of UK

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The Independent UK · Jul 22

Rain to finally hit parts of the UK after dry spell and heatwaves

After the country has been dried up by heatwaves and hot weather, a spell of rain is on the way, according to the Met Office

The Independent UK · Jul 22

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Dramatic satellite images show devastating impact of UK’s record-breaking heatwaves

Back-to-back heatwaves have taken a toll on the UK’s green spaces and farmland

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather

South East Water said customers would be affected by restrictions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day running but conditions set to cool

31.0C was recorded at Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Parts of England hit by longest dry spell this century

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Parts of England experience longest unbroken dry spell this century

The record for the number of 30C-plus days in a calendar year is 34, which was set in 1995.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Longest spell without rain for decades in parts of England as heatwave lingers on

The Met Office also revealed that temperatures in the UK on Thursday peaked at 30.6C in Somerset

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Roads set for busiest weekend in years as hot summer getaway begins

UK temperatures have topped 30C during the past 11 days, forecasters said.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

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Evening Standard · Jul 16

Warm weather continues as millions of drivers to hit roads over weekend

UK temperatures have topped 30C during the past 11 days, forecasters said.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Heatwave to end but London's hot weather 'locked in' for another week, forecasters say

The capital has seen almost two weeks of heatwave conditions with daily highs above 28C since July 5

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Warm temperatures look ‘locked in’ for next seven to 10 days, say forecasters

The Met Office said 2026 had become the first year on record to reach 35C in May, June and July.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

UK heatwave to end this weekend before temperatures set to soar again next week

Cooldowns are expected across parts of the country this weekend, according to the Met Office

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Met Office warns UK’s 20th century climate ‘now gone’ in favour of extreme conditions

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

UK’s 20th century climate ‘now gone’ amid warning extreme temperatures are new normal

The Met Office’s climate report revealed 2025 was the UK’s warmest year on record

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Heatwave London: How 30C days more than quadrupled in the capital fuelled by climate change

The number of days over 30C and nights over 18C has more than quadrupled in London for the most recent decade

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

UK Heatwave Death Toll: Met Office Confirms 2,700 Dead In May And June

The UK experienced record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, resulting in over 2,700 deaths. Experts link these fatalities to climate change, urging immediate action to prevent future tragedies.

Evening Standard · Jul 13

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) · Jul 13

Forecasters share when current July heatwave is likely to end

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Met Office issues dire warning as UK heatwave set to continue into next week

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