The heatwave is officially back, and households are being urged to use a simple trick to keep their homes cool - and it's cheap too.

As the UK sizzles in another heatwave with temperatures pushing past a sizzling 30C, an expert has shared a simple home cool hack - hanging damp towels in your windows

The UK is set to be hit by another mini heatwave this week, and with warm summer evenings approaching it's a great time to get outside.

As the UK braces itself for another heatwave Which? has shared a trick for keeping drinks cool in hot weather - and the science behind it is fascinating

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

Dr Ben Roberts, who has a PhD on how to prevent overheating in homes without the use of air conditioning, shares advice

The UK is bracing for scorching temperatures, with the Met Office forecasting a high of 38C

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There's one standout 'natural cooling' hack that is easy to do and completely free which will keep homes cool during the heatwave — approved by a British Gas engineer.

The heatwave is officially back, and households are being urged to use a simple trick to keep their homes cool - and it's cheap too.

The UK is forecast to be hit by temperatures as high as 40C this week, and experts have shared the best times to open and close your windows to keep your house cool