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Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

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British tourists warned over spike in deadly mosquito viruses in holiday hotspots

Eight Zika virus cases were reported from January to June 2026 – only seven cases were recorded in the whole of 2025

The Independent UK

Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued

Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.

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More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated

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May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests

Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say

Researchers estimate hundreds more people died in May and June’s record hot spells than would have done without climate change.

Evening Standard

Met Office warns Brits scorching heatwave conditions to last through next week

This year has already marked a significant milestone, becoming the first on record where temperatures of 35C have been reached on six separate days

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Scorching heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’ – Met Office

A provisional maximum daily temperature of 33C was recorded in Yelverton, Devon, on Saturday, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Amber heat health alert extended as latest UK heatwave sees record temperatures

Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures

The Independent UK

Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year

The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.

Evening Standard

Adult dies of measles as new cases recorded in London

More than half of the 883 confirmed measles cases reported since the start of the year are in London

Evening Standard

Adult dies of measles as cases surge across England

It follows the deaths of two children just last month

The Independent UK

Wildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

The heat is expected to peak on Thursday and Friday

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

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Travellers warned over train journeys as fresh heatwave spreads across UK

Amber heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for parts of the UK

Evening Standard

Rail company urges to only travel if ‘essential’ as heatwave expands across UK

The UK entered its third heatwave in as many months on Monday, and temperatures are expected to climb as high as 35C in some areas later this week.

The Independent UK

When will this UK heatwave end and how hot will it get?

Temperatures set to surpass 30C again this week in UK’s longest heatwave since 1976

Evening Standard

Third heatwave of year declared with days of hot weather forecast

On Monday, the highest temperature was recorded as 34C in Teddington, south-west London, the Met Office said.

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Thunderstorms risk for London in week-long heatwave with temperatures up to 34C

The weather warning came as health chiefs upgraded their alert for the capital to amber

The Independent UK

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Temperatures to be cooler in third UK heatwave – but it could last longer this time

Heat health warnings are in place for the next week as Britain braces for further rises in temperature

Evening Standard

Temperatures of 30C on way as yellow rain warning issued for parts of UK

Fans staying out to watch England play Mexico in the early hours will see temperatures in the mid to high teens.

The Guardian - UK

Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east

Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in Wales

Evening Standard

How hot will it get during the London heatwave?

Forecaster predicts temperatures will reach ‘absolute peak’ on Thursday and Friday

Evening Standard

New heat health alert for London as eight day heatwave to arrive in days

The yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency UKHSA and begins this weekend

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