Sky News • 2023-06-01

England 'not ready' to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer - and resources are at 'breaking point'

The report coincides with the launch of a new high temperature alert system by the UK Health Security Agency.

The BBC • 2023-05-31

Health alert system aims to cut heatwave deaths

The aim is to protect the most vulnerable as high temperatures become more common due to climate change.

Independent • 2023-05-31

Government ‘must stop cutting public budgets and prepare for extreme heat’

London School of Economics researchers said England is not ready for extreme heat this summer, citing a lack of public funds and training.

Telegraph • 2023-05-25

The Met Office ‘extreme team’ preparing for the UK’s drastically changing weather

Under pressure to predict the future and prepare us for it, the UK’s top meteorologists have formed a crack squad to save us from ourselves

Sky News • 2023-06-04

UK set for hottest day of year this week as widespread sunshine predicted

Sunday saw temperatures of above 24C in some parts of the country but that is likely to be exceeded later this week.