Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Met Office has issued a new amber warning for extreme heat across eastern and central England for Friday. This follows a rare red weather warning already in force for large parts of the UK, which is set to last until 9pm on Thursday. Record-breaking temperatures of 40C are anticipated on Wednesday, affecting areas from London to Somerset and Swansea, and up to Birmingham. The extreme heat is expected to cause widespread disruption, including travel chaos and school closures, with thousands of children staying home. The Met Office indicated that further updates on the evolving extreme weather conditions may be issued. In fullUK heatwave live: Extreme red weather warning comes into force as Britain hit by school closures and travel chaosThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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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

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

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

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

People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heat

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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…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHundreds of schools across England,…