As the second heatwave of the year blasts parts of the UK, this is why the country struggles with high temperatures

Brits are set to bake by the end of the week as the UK Health Security Agency issues heat alerts and the Met Office predicts heatwave conditions for swathes of the country

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The second heatwave of 2026 has begun as the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded heat health alerts for four regions from 'yellow' to 'amber'.

Amber and yellow heat health alerts are in place until Tuesday

As the second heatwave of the year blasts parts of the UK, this is why the country struggles with high temperatures

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