UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
17-07-2026 01:28 via bbc.co.uk

UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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