As Britain experiences its hottest June day in history, experts demand that the government take action on key infrastructure, as thousands of schools shut down and three hospitals declare critical incidents

Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976

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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…

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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Editorial: Record-breaking temperatures should focus minds on the UK’s lack of preparedness for the climate dangers ahead

Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday

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

The 50-year record was broken this afternoon in Charlwood, Surrey, when the mercury surpassed the 35.6C set in 1976.

Extreme weather is affecting people in areas from schools and care homes to construction sites – with workers urging leaders to take problem seriously

The country is in a race against time to adapt our homes and infrastructure to extreme temperatures

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Extreme heat has prompted ministers to look 'closely' at how to protect Britons

The Met Office has issued a rare red "extreme heat" warning for parts of central and south England and Wales, for Wednesday and Thursday. | World News

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From drivers left sweltering on 'greenhouse' buses, to terrified new parents watching their babies sleep in baking bedrooms, the people of Britain are calling upon the Government…

Authorities warn people to adapt their daily routines to avoid the risk of over-heating

Editorial: As the UK swelters and June temperature records tumble, the government must redouble its investment in resilience policies that meet the future rather than ignore it

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

As Britain experiences its hottest June day in history, experts demand that the government take action on key infrastructure, as thousands of schools shut down and three hospitals…