NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with…
Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn…
More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions…
Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves
Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK…
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an…
France links rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water,…
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more…
Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes…
Heatwaves Killed Over 2,700 In England In Two Months
At least 2,700 people died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves…
As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves – but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making…
Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates "vegetation stress" in many areas, which may affect wildlife and…
What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October…
