In high temperatures you could risk dehydration, heat exhausation and even heat stroke

The UK Health Security Agency has activated a six-day heat health alert for southern, eastern and central areas of England from Friday until next Wednesday.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a number of heat health for the UK as Brits brace for highs of 33C this bank holiday weekend

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Much of the country can expect scorching weather over the bank holiday weekend

Heatstroke can be dangerous and requires immediate medical help

The bank holiday weekend is set to bring some of the hottest temperatures of 2026 to the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its heat health alerts to amber for large parts of England as temperatures could hit 33C on Monday

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Temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on Monday

Health bosses are bracing for a rise in hospitalisations and increased pressure on the NHS as an early spring heatwave descends on the UK - temperatures are set to break seasonal…

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In high temperatures you could risk dehydration, heat exhausation and even heat stroke

The health service and government agency have shared guidance as 30C hits the UK