The Guardian
New research shows UK cities like Portsmouth will become heat traps by 2100, with the City of London leading the charge - but Milton Keynes is somehow managing to stay cool.
The Guardian
Europe is literally on fire (and also in drought), but hey, at least Eurovision is going to Burgas.
BBC Politics
The UK government considers banning disposable barbecues as the country bakes in record heat and wildfires rage, because apparently we need a law to stop us from setting the countryside on fire.
BBC Politics
UK breaks 30°C day record, Burnham calls emergency Cobra meeting, and we all pretend this is a surprise.
The Guardian
UK declares fifth heatwave and more drought, because climate change is a real drag. Water crisis worsens, but hey, at least it's not raining.
The Guardian
July 2026 set records for dryness and heat in England and Wales, with drought, hosepipe bans, and wildfires making summer the season of dehydration.
The Guardian
England's heatwave death toll nearly doubles as the UKHSA reports 2,877 heat-associated deaths in May and June, approaching 2022's annual record.
BBC Health
Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales during record-breaking May and June heatwaves, with climate change adding 3-4°C to temperatures.
The Guardian
England and Wales continue to bake as Met Office confirms heatwave will persist, because the weather has apparently decided to make a point about climate change.
The Guardian
Britain braces for another heatwave with temps hitting 34C, health warnings, and a hosepipe ban because summer is now just a series of sweaty crises.
The Guardian
A new analysis finds that 1 in 6 English babies are living in overheated homes, because apparently UK homes are designed to be cozy saunas rather than livable spaces.
The Guardian
France and the UK smash May temperature records as a heat dome turns Europe into a pre-summer sauna, with scientists warning this is the new normal.
The Guardian
England's driest April in years has rivers running low and farmers worried, but reservoirs are holding steady, so you can still water your plants (for now).
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