A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C

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

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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

GP Dr Sanam Grover has shared a series of simple tricks he believes will help you cope in the scorching June temperatures, labelling it his 'heatwave survial guide'

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

Most of us enjoy sunny weather but with rail lines buckling, schools closing and essential services failing, this is clearly no ordinary heatwave.

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

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

As the UK bakes in a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 40C, people are desperate for quick cooling solutions — we tested the most viral hacks to see if they…

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As temperatures soar across the UK, experts reveal which forms of transport are safest, most reliable and most vulnerable to disruption.

A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C

Those who have seen off heatwaves of old are convinced that grit, and a pint, are all you need to survive the Met Office's 'extreme heat' red alert this week.