Met Office weather forecasters say temperatures could rise as high as 40C this week, with hundreds of schools across the UK deciding to close

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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

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C

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

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Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C

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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As many as 90 areas are covered by a Met Office 'danger to life' amber weather warning for extreme heat as swathes of the UK are set to bake in a 38C heatwave

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…

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

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Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C

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

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