The NHS has issued a heatwave warning urging elderly people and other vulnerable groups to stay indoors as UK temperatures are forecast to reach a record 36C

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…

The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your…

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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

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

The NHS has issued a heatwave warning urging elderly people and other vulnerable groups to stay indoors as UK temperatures are forecast to reach a record 36C

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

The alert means it is likely there will be a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

The Met Office and the British Red Cross said everyone shown 'know the signs'

The UK Health Security Agency has extended its amber heat-health alert