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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Wembley relaxes policy for Harry Styles concert amid red weather warning

  • Wembley Stadium has announced a rule change for Harry Styles 's concert on Tuesday night due to the UK's extreme heatwave, with London expecting temperatures of 38 or 39 degrees.
  • Fans are now permitted to bring metal or hard plastic water bottles, and empty soft-plastic bottles up to 500ml, to be filled at free refill stations.
  • Bottled water prices will be reduced by 50 per cent across all bars, and free sun cream will be available from information points inside Wembley.
  • The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for parts of southern England and southeast Wales, leading to transport disruptions and advice against non-essential travel.
  • Scientists are warning that politicians are failing to acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis, linking the heatwave to climate change and highlighting it as a growing public health threat.

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