As the UK prepares itself for unusually high temperatures, people across the country are searching high and low for tips and tricks on keeping their homes cool. The heat could hit a record-breaking 40C on Monday and Tuesday in some places, according to forecasters at the Met Office, while Newcastle upon Tyne and the rest of the North East is looking likely to see climates in excess of 30C.
After the first red warning for extreme heat was issued by weather officials, Met Office chief executive Penny Endersby urged that people take care and listen to the agency's advice. She said: "Please treat the warnings we are putting out as seriously as you would a red or amber warning from us for wind or snow and follow the advice."
In turn, Brits are being advised to stay hydrated, check up on the most vulnerable, stay in the shade during peak hours, and do all that they can to keep their houses cool. While some may be cranking up fans, air conditioners and paddling pools to cool off - others are opting for a cheaper means of doing so due to the cost of living crisis, the Manchester Evening News reports.
