The meteorological service shared a warning for the public amid record-breaking temperatures

The Met Office has issued a rarely-seen red weather warning as the heatwave could push temperatures to 40C

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There is an increased risk of serious injury, ill health and even death

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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England and Wales will be engulfed by scorching temperatures as a rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued by the forecaster, along with an amber one

EXCLUSIVE: Fitness enthusiasts who regularly go for a run or hit the gym are being urged to take extra care as temperatures continue to soar across the UK

With temperatures reaching new highs in the UK for the month of June, many people turn to rivers and reservoirs to cool down.

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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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The meteorological service shared a warning for the public amid record-breaking temperatures

The UK is in the grip of a heatwave, with the Met Office issuing a 36-hour red weather warning for 50 areas

The exceptional hot and humid weather will continue across London, South East England and East of England as temperatures could rise to 38C

Thousands of schools remained closed, trains were cancelled again and commuters were urged not to travel 'unless absolutely necessary' amid the rare red warning.