As 40C days look set to become a ‘normal’ part of UK summers, Helen Coffey looks at the lifestyle changes we should be nicking from our Mediterranean neighbours – and the ones to steer clear of

As temperatures climb towards 40°C, savvy travellers are turning to everything from frozen water bottles to cooling patches to escape the sweltering heat.

After living through Spanish summers in a flat without air conditioning, these are the heatwave habits I still swear by

As 40C days look set to become a ‘normal’ part of UK summers, Helen Coffey looks at the lifestyle changes we should be nicking from our Mediterranean neighbours – and the ones to…