UK heatwaves have killed more than 2,700 people so far this year
High temperatures are associated with risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, stress on the heart and kidneys and worsening chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung conditions and diabetes
- UK faces 'exceptional' wildfire risk as health alerts issued with heatwave to last 'until at least next week' Daily Mail —
- Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures The Guardian —
- Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on The Standard —
- Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on South China Morning Post —
- More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London The Guardian —