A number of schools in England are closing due to the extreme heat and health warnings issued over the next few days as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues

Over 70 yellow and amber heat alerts have been issued across the UK as temperatures are epected to soar past 34C next week

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Teachers and unions say schools can become unbearably hot for students and staff

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

The Met Office has issued a rarely-seen red weather warning as the heatwave could push temperatures to 40C

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There is an increased risk of serious injury, ill health and even death

The UK is set for stifling heatwave temperatures this week which could reach 40C and, with the Met Office issuing a red warning, some schools are easing uniform rules and may close

The Met Office has issued a red 'danger to life' extreme heat warning for 'significant disruption to daily life' as the UK faces major delays to road, rail and air travel.

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Some schools have also relaxed uniform rules during the heatwave

Three people died due to extreme heat in France and thousands of schools closed or modified timetables as European authorities issued heatwave warnings and forecasters in Britain…

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France has closed hundreds of schools and banned outdoor alcohol drinking in some regions as a deadly heatwave grips Europe

Students and employees are still expected to attend schools and workplaces despite blistering temperatures - but here's what you can do

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning as temperatures could surge as high as 40C - which may mean we see the hottest day ever this week