The UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas. But homeowners are being advised to check their garages, sheds and lofts for one common item that could be ruined by the heat

The Met Office is predicting a heatwave next week, with some areas of the UK expected to reach highs of 36C

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The UK is bracing for scorching temperatures, with the Met Office forecasting a high of 38C

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

The UK is forecast to be hit by temperatures as high as 40C this week, and experts have shared the best times to open and close your windows to keep your house cool

As the UK braces itself for a heatwave with temperatures predicted to reach 40C, many people will be looking for ways to stay cool - but experts are urging parents to take…

The UK is preparing for extreme temperatures this week thanks to a 'heat-dome' that has settled over western Europe and could bring temperatures of up to 40C by Wednesday

The UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas. But homeowners are being advised to check their garages, sheds and lofts…

Many areas across the UK will reach around 36C with London set to hit 37C today, June 24

Record-breaking temperatures of 40C set to register in Britain today

The country is in a race against time to adapt our homes and infrastructure to extreme temperatures