Any schools or colleges in 'red heat alert' 39C warning area must consider shutting for safety, union says

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

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

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

The UK Health Security Agency has issued Red ‘heat health’ alert over risk to transport as well as ‘food, water and energy supplies’ as temperatures set to hit 38C this week

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

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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

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…

Red weather warnings for extreme heat have been issued for parts of England and Wales

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Multiple schools in England were shutting early Tuesday and set to remain closed for two more days with a heatwave expected to set new records in the UK as it spreads across…

Record-breaking heatwave forces UK schools to close early, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C. Learn about the severe impacts of the UK heatwave.

Unions have called for maximum working temperatures to be introduced in workplaces and classrooms

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