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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt,Holly Bancroft and Nicole Wootton-Cane

UK heatwave mapped: Where is going to be hottest this week as temperatures could hit 40C

A rare red weather warning has been issued by health chiefs and forecasters as temperatures could hit a record-breaking 40C this week.

Britons have been warned of possible danger to life, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office issuing red heat health alerts for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West.

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