Temperatures soared to a record high for June on Wednesday as health services struggled to cope

London Ambulance Service expects a 50% surge in emergency calls during the extreme heat, with more people fainting, collapsing, and suffering breathing difficulties.

Temperatures soared to a record high for June on Wednesday as health services struggled to cope

Temperatures in the UK hit another record high today - reaching 36.4C and breaking Wednesday’s record for the hottest ever June day.

Rare red warning for extreme heat is in place until 9pm for London, southeast and east of England

The London Ambulance service said life-threatening emergencies soared by 50% as Britain endured its hottest June day on record and hospitals came under mounting pressure.