With the Met Office warning that lives could be at risk during potentially record-breaking hot weather next week, health experts have shared advice on how to cope. Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C in parts of the UK, with the Met Office warning of “a very serious situation” as it issued its first red warning for extreme heat.
Here is everything you need to know about coping during the heatwave, from keeping your pets cool to making sure you are drinking enough water.