Health officials have been branded 'nanny state' after issuing a two-day 'danger to life' health alert for a brief heatwave starting tomorrow.
An amber alert has been issued across the Midlands, East Anglia, London and South East for tomorrow and Wednesday. Yellow warnings apply elsewhere in England.
Britain is set to be hotter than Barbados, with temperatures in the low 30s Celsius (high 80s Fahrenheit) across England and Wales – potentially reaching 34C (93F) in parts of the West Midlands.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there could be a 'rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions', and care providers have been warned of 'likely increased demand'.
Health officials have recommended closing windows and curtains in rooms facing the sun to keep them cool, wearing a hat and sunglasses and covering up to protect from sunburn, and exercising in the morning or evening 'when it is cooler'.
