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As UK airports prepare for a bustling summer with over 60 million expected passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a vital warning about the safe transportation...

Campaigners demand ban on working in temperatures above 25C as UK faces heatwave

Aintree equestrian centre cancels show amid weather warnings

HSE bans work at four companies over silica dust risks

New weather warning issued as thunderstorms threaten South West

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Campaigners demand ban on working in temperatures above 25C as UK faces heatwave

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Aintree equestrian centre cancels show amid weather warnings

HSE bans work at four companies over silica dust risks

by Tara Rowden

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its first Prohibition Notices to four companies involved in engineered stone work,...

New weather warning issued as thunderstorms threaten South West

by Tara Rowden

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, predicting disruptive storms between...

UK workers face challenges amid record June heatwave

As the UK swelters under record June temperatures, care homes are prioritising the comfort of vulnerable residents, implementing cooling strategies...

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UK braces for record-breaking heatwave with warnings for vulnerable groups

June 21, 2026

Europe faces deadly heatwave as temperatures soar and power outages sweep France

by Jade Anderson

A record-breaking heatwave is gripping Europe, leading to the temporary closure of the Eiffel Tower and other major landmarks. France...

UK braces for unprecedented heatwave as petition calls for maximum working temperature

by Tara Rowden

The UK is bracing for an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40°C, prompting the Met Office to issue a...

UK faces extreme heat warnings as temperatures soar

As the UK prepares for a potential surge in temperatures exceeding 38°C, health officials have issued extreme heat warnings, emphasizing...

Heat warning issued for healthy individuals amid extreme temperatures

June 23, 2026

As a significant heatwave approaches the UK, health officials are urging everyone, including those typically considered healthy, to take precautions...

Schools close as Kent faces record-breaking heatwave

June 23, 2026

Schools across Kent are set to close as an intense heatwave looms, with Tonbridge Grammar School among those prioritizing student...

Extreme heat prompts school closures and warnings across Wales

June 23, 2026

A red warning for extreme heat has been issued for Wales as temperatures are expected to soar to nearly 40C...

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