Temperatures have been soaring this week due to a “heat-dome” that could smash previous June records and see the mercury rise as high as 40C

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

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

Experts warn of infrastructure breakdown and excess deaths as 40°C days could come as soon as next year for the UK

Highs of 38C have been forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in London by the national weather service - breaking June's highest ever recorded temperature.

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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The UK is expecting it’s second heatwave of the year as continental Europe braces for 40C heat

The Met Office red warning for 'significant disruption to daily life' means the UK could endure major delays to road, train and air travel as surfaces melt and rails buckle.

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 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 Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

Temperatures have been soaring this week due to a “heat-dome” that could smash previous June records and see the mercury rise as high as 40C

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