British Gas advises UK households to hang a damp sheet in front of open windows to cool incoming air naturally during the 30°C heatwave, offering a low-energy alternative to fans or air conditioning.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued only its second-ever red heat-health alert, warning of risk to life as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C this week.
Six areas in England are under a red 'danger to life' heat-health alert as temperatures are forecast to reach 40°C, the hottest since 2022, with humidity exacerbating conditions.
Met Éireann issues a nationwide yellow high temperature warning for Ireland, with daytime temperatures exceeding 25°C and possibly reaching 30°C on Thursday.
The Met Office has issued a rare red extreme heat warning for 36 counties across England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to reach 37°C. People are advised to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm.
Four major UK race meetings at Kempton, Salisbury, Worcester, and Ffos Las have been abandoned after the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 38°C.
As UK temperatures hit 40C, experts advise opening windows from 8pm to 9am to stay cool. Keep windows closed during the day to trap cool air, and use blinds to block sun.
The Met Office has issued red and amber warnings for extreme heat, urging people in 98 areas across England and Wales to avoid exercise between 11am and 3pm as temperatures could reach 40C.
As a heatwave hits the UK with temperatures up to 38C, households are advised to place tin foil on windows to reflect heat, a cheap and effective cooling method recommended by British Gas.
The Met Office issues a rare red weather warning for extreme heat and humidity in parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40°C and posing risks to life.
Welsh households are advised to place tin foil on windows to keep homes cool as a rare red alert for hot weather is issued, with temperatures set to exceed 35°C.
UK households are urged to place tin foil on windows as temperatures hit 38°C. British Gas says reflective foil can reduce heat and glare by up to 99%, keeping homes cool.
The Met Office issues a rare red weather warning for extreme heat across Wales and England, advising people to avoid going outside between 11am and 3pm due to high risk to life.
Parts of Scotland are forecast to reach 32C this week as a heatwave sweeps across the UK, with the Met Office issuing red heat warnings for southern England.
Gritters will be on UK roads this week as temperatures soar. The AA and RAC advise drivers to carry emergency kits, including water and umbrellas, amid red extreme heat warnings.
British Gas engineer Peter Knowles shares a free 'natural cooling' hack: hanging a damp sheet in front of an open window at night to instantly cool incoming air, approved for the UK amber heatwave warning.
The Met Office has issued a rare red extreme heat alert as temperatures could reach 40°C this week. Amber and red health warnings are also in place, with danger to life for vulnerable people.
The Met Office issues rare red warning as temperatures may hit 40C. Households in 50 areas urged to fill hot water bottles with cold water to cool down during tropical nights.
The Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures likely to exceed 37C in the shade, reaching up to 40C in parts of England and Wales, posing risk to life and significant disruption.
The Met Office issues a rare red weather warning for extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to exceed 37C in parts of England and Wales, posing risks to life and significant disruption.
The Met Office has issued a red alert for extreme heat as London faces its hottest June on record, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Met Office has issued red and amber extreme heat warnings for 148 UK areas, warning of potential power cuts and danger to life from June 22-24, with temperatures up to 40C.
The Met Office has issued an extremely rare red warning for extreme heat across 50 local authority areas in England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.
Greater Manchester is forecast to reach 38C on Thursday, June 25, as the Met Office issues an amber extreme heat warning from Wednesday to Thursday, with a red alert for other parts of the UK.
Vets warn pet owners as UK braces for 40C heatwave. Learn 7 tips to prevent heatstroke in dogs and cats, including 'wet then vet' and avoiding walks.
Households with attic or loft windows are warned to install external blinds before Tuesday's 39C heatwave. Velux anti-heat blinds block 78% of direct sun rays, costing £50-£85.
The Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat and humidity on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures expected to exceed 37°C in parts of England and Wales.
Schools and colleges could close on Wednesday and Thursday after the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C, posing a risk to life.
Residents of Llandudno's West Shore say the noise from a car park turned into a late-night race track is worse than Brands Hatch, with older people afraid to go outside.
UKHSA warns of 14 heat symptoms as Met Office issues Red Extreme Heat Warning with temperatures up to 40°C. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms listed.