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 society beyond all recognition

An African plume is set to bring a forecast 35C heatwave to the UK this May bank holiday weekend, with some parts of the country potentially seeing temperatures 2C or 3C warmer…

Brits are sweltering in an official heatwave normally seen at the height of summer, along with temperatures continuing to soar to 35C on Bank Holiday Monday

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…

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

People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthy, says climate academic Bill McGuire

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

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…

New research confirms that extreme heat is reshaping city life, and we’re not prepared for what that means for the future