Scientists issue heatwave health warnings as daytime temperatures expected to hit 38C this week as ‘tropical nights’ make it difficult to sleep as homes cannot cool

Brits in 51 counties across the UK have been warned to brace for dangerously high temperatures in the coming days as the mercury is set to soar over the weekend and into next week

UK braces for another heatwave as amber heat warnings issued for early next week

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An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces for a heatwave that could send temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 38C

The Met Office is predicting a heatwave next week, with some areas of the UK expected to reach highs of 36C

Experts warn of infrastructure breakdown and excess deaths as 40°C days could come as soon as next year for the UK

Highs of 38C have been forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in London by the national weather service - breaking June's highest ever recorded temperature.

Parts of England and Wales are expected to reach record highs of at least 38C in the day, but warnings have been issued over 'heat stress'.

An extreme amber heat warning has been issued by the Met Office until Thursday, June 25 with the mercury projected to swelter to a maximum of 38C in the coming days

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The UK is expecting it’s second heatwave of the year as continental Europe braces for 40C heat

Britons have been warned to stay out of the sun and to avoid exercising between 11am and 3pm

The UK is preparing for one of its most intense June heatwaves on record after the Met Office extended its amber extreme heat warning to four days, with temperatures expected to…

As 'Furnace Britain' braces for sweltering conditions this week, a scientist has warned temperatures could hit 43°C this summer.

Scientists issue heatwave health warnings as daytime temperatures expected to hit 38C this week as ‘tropical nights’ make it difficult to sleep as homes cannot cool

Temperatures are expected to soar to 38C in parts of Britain this week, which would eclipse the current UK June record of 35.6C. It could also bring major misery for 13million…

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Soaring temperatures should be seen as a public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976 by several degrees