The Met Office has issued a series of amber and red heat alerts this week as temperatures are set to rise close to 40C in some parts of the UK, with the RAC urging drivers without air conditioning to postpone non-essential journeys

A rare red heat warning has been issued as tempeatures could reach up to 40C

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The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

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The RAC says breakdown callouts have increased by around 20% today compared with a typical Monday in late June, while the AA has told motorists to expect to see gritters out on…

The RAC has issued a warning to UK drivers to stay off the roads unless journeys are essential amid a red heat weather warning as breakdowns are likely to soar

The Met Office has issued a series of amber and red heat alerts this week as temperatures are set to rise close to 40C in some parts of the UK, with the RAC urging drivers without…

Transport bosses have urged people to avoid travelling on Wednesday and Thursday