More than 1000 schools have closed in the UK during a record hot day.

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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

Some schools have also relaxed uniform rules during the heatwave

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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…

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A red weather warning has been issued for tomorrow and Thursday, with temperatures due to come close to Britain's all-time record of 40.3C, set in July 2022.

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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.

The UK temperature record for June of 35.6C is forecast to be smashed this week, as schools close early and Brits are warned against all but essential travel ahead of the heatwave

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Schools throughout the country are sending children home early to protect them from extreme heat

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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A severe heatwave sweeping across the UK has caused widespread disruption, with more than 500 schools shutting their doors, rail services slowing down and health authorities…

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More than 1000 schools have closed in the UK during a record hot day.

Earlier this week, vast swathes of the country reported being disturbed by a series of sudden, loud noises.

A full list of schools and nurseries that will be closed or partially closed in England and Wales on Thursday, as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave with a red extreme heat…