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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Matts Watts,Robert Dex and David Bond

UK heatwave: NHS braced for ‘surge’ in demand as London braces for ‘exceptional’ heat next week

People have lunch sitting on the grass in Victoria Tower Gardens

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The NHS is facing a “surge” in demand from the heatwave, amid warnings extreme temperatures next week could cause death, illness and disruption.

An “amber” extreme heat warning for much of England and Wales is in place for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures likely to peak in excess of 35C (95F) in southern, central and eastern areas of England.

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