Over 600 Schools Shut as UK Heatwave Brings 38C
More than 600 schools across the UK are closed on Friday as the Met Office extends a heat alert, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C in some areas.
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Over 1,200 UK schools closed or partially closed on Friday June 26 as a heatwave brought temperatures up to 38C. The Met Office extended heat warnings, with wildfires and record June temperatures reported.
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