Binmen over the UK are claiming the sweltering heat means it’s too hot to collect household rubbish.
The scorching 33C heatwave that has seen temperatures rise to 33C in recent days has prompted complaints from bin men, with the refusal of some to collect garbage sparking fear that sanitisation services are being put on hold.
Essential services have been hit by the Met Office's "danger to life" amber warning, given out due to the sweltering heat the UK is likely to face over the next week.
