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Chas Newkey-Burden

Why is Europe sweltering while the UK is a washout?

Blocked weather pattern caused by a stuck jet stream is stopping baking temperatures reaching Britain

A raging heatwave is baking southern Europe with temperatures expected to reach as high as 49C in some parts.

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