The Climate Change Committee has warned the UK was "built for a climate that no longer exists" and is demanding new maximum workplace temperature laws to protect workers' health during heatwaves

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Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026 so far, with temperatures surging across England as forecasters warn that parts of the country could climb to 35C in the coming…

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

LONDON: Britain broke its record on Monday for the hottest day in May, according to the national weather agency, with the mercury rising to 33.5C near London as the country baked…

The Climate Change Committee has warned the UK was "built for a climate that no longer exists" and is demanding new maximum workplace temperature laws to protect workers' health…

The UK heatwave has raised urgent questions about workplace temperature rights

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Met Office has warned that May's hottest…

As the current sweltering heatwave continues to scorch parts of the UK, the Mirror takes a glimpse 50 years into the future, to see how rising temperatures could well change our…

Employers must stick to health and safety regulations, even during heatwaves

An intense heatwave has hit huge swathes of England, leaving sweltering Brits suffering in homes that are not built to withstand high temperatures. The Mirror breaks down all the…