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June 23, 2026The UK Met Office said 29,074 lightning strikes were recorded in the UK in the 24 hours before 9am on Tuesday as a storm swept across southern England. The thunderstorm came as Europe sweltered through a record-breaking June heatwave. The Met Office warned temperatures could reach 39C on Thursday, most likely in London or the south-east of England Europe weather Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026It’s worth a try, according to the Red Cross – seriously Name: Cold feet. Age No, wait, I know this. Late 90s I think, so about 31? No, because this isn’t to do with Cold Feet, the TV comedy drama about middle-class couples living in Manchester. We’re talking lower-case cold feet. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026As parts of the UK swelter, try these low-energy ways to cool down – from fly screens and no-cook meals to air coolers that use a fraction of the electricity of aircon • The best cooling fans Where I grew up, snow days were a foreign concept. Instead, children looked to the other end of the thermometer when hoping for a day off school. Playground rumour had it that when the temperature reached more than 40C, classes would be cancelled. I finished primary school at the turn of the century, so never saw that theory tested. But as the climate crisis intensifies, throughout much of south-eastern Australia, we’ve come to expect at least one 40C day each summer. That means subsequent cohorts of Australian children are learning that temperature triggers for school closure were only ever an urban legend. Instead, in many schools, hot weather means staying indoors during break and lunch. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions. School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026How did you cope? What do you remember of that period of hot weather? Tell us and share your pictures The record temperature for June set in Hampshire in 1976 is expected to be surpassed during this current UK heatwave. The highest June temperature on record of 35.6C was set on 29 June 1957 in London. This was then equalled on 28 June 1976 in Southampton during that year’s heatwave. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026Whether you fire up the outdoor projector or Netflix and chill in a cool, dark place – let the escapism of cinema be a balm amid the punishingly hot weather As you will no doubt have noticed, it is quite warm out. Historically warm, in fact. By the end of the week it is likely that the UK will have seen its warmest June day since records began. The Met Office has issued a red warning, recommending that people stay out of the sun entirely. Which sounds an awful lot like code for “stay inside and watch films.” But which films? It seems only right to watch something that reflects this apocalyptic weather somehow. Here are some suggestions: Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026As We Mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Heatwave: UK Set to Break June 1976 Temperature Record nathan.reece@r… 23 June 2026 As we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Heatwave, the Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to reach 39°C in parts of the South and South East on Wednesday and Thursday this week. This would break the June record of 35.6°C, set in 1976, by more than 3 degrees. It was also announced on the 50th anniversary of 1976 that Britain could reach peak temperatures of 45°C by 2056, with more extreme heatwaves than those experienced in 1976 expected to significantly change life in the UK over the coming decades. A plausible scenario for 23 June 2056, produced by the Met Office, shows peak temperatures of 45°C in England, 38°C in Scotland, 41°C in Wales and 30°C in Belfast. This 14-day heatwave scenario sees the UK sustain temperatures above 40°C for nine consecutive days and is only plausible because of high greenhouse gas emissions, the majority of which come from burning fossil fuels. Weather presenters and meteorologists Laura Tobin, Peter Gibbs and Clare Nasir presented the 2056 forecast at an event marking the anniversary at The Lightroom in King’s Cross. The event was delivered in partnership with the Royal Meteorological Society, the University of Reading, Newcastle University, the Met Office, the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the Climate+ Co-Centre. Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said:  “In the summer of 1976, I was an eight-year-old growing up in Yorkshire. Parts of the region had restrictions on water supplies, with no running water in our house and a standpipe in the road. I thought it was great fun queuing with my friends to fill up pots and pans and carry them home for my mum to use. Looking back, I wonder how she coped bringing up three young children, but at the time I was completely unaware of the wider drought crisis unfolding around us. What many people remember as a glorious summer also brought real hardship to communities across the country. Heatwaves will become more frequent and more severe over the coming decades. It will be mothers, children, older people and the most vulnerable who suffer most unless we act now to ensure our homes, communities and public services are prepared for a much hotter future.” Interested in learning more about the 1976 drought? Browse our collection of articles, event recordings and other resources. 23 June 2026 [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026Temperatures could hit 38-40C in parts of England and Wales, smashing June record set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe The heatwave affecting large parts of Europe is known as an Omega block because it takes the shape of the Greek letter, with a bulge of hot air in the middle and cooler air either side, an expert says. “It’s drawing warm air up from North Africa, from the Sahara, and that’s why we have this really intense heat,” said Clair Barnes, a climate scientist at Imperial College in London, quoted by Reuters. It’s very slow moving and it means there’s kind of no wind, ‌no breeze for respite. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 23, 2026Half a century on, Britain braces for temperatures up to 40C as global heating brings yet more extreme weather The summer of 1976 is seared on to national memory as one of record heat. Harvests failed, farmers despaired, Britain imported an extra million tonnes of grain, food prices rose by 12%, taps ran dry, and each day, 250 people died from heat-related deaths. The heatwave, which began 50 years ago on Tuesday, brought 15 consecutive days where the peak temperature was above 32C. Half a century later and 32C no longer feels shocking. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 22, 2026People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heat The UK’s Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity. It covers southern Wales as far west as Swansea, and an area of England that includes London and runs from the inland areas of Kent and Sussex, all the way across to Somerset, as far north-west as Birmingham, and as far north-east as southern Cambridgeshire. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 21, 2026Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable The Met Office has expanded its extreme heat warning for the UK, predicting record-breaking highs of 38C (100.4F) this week. The Met Office forecasts that extremely high temperatures could last from Monday until Thursday, leading to health concerns for elderly and vulnerable people. The forecaster said there was “growing confidence” that this week may break the record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C, which was set in 1976 in Southampton and Camden Square, London, in June 1957. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 19, 2026Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east Wales The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and south-east Wales over the coming days – the most extreme heat warning the weather forecaster has issued for nearly four years. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 30C (86F) over the weekend and peak on Monday and Tuesday at 34C, “though there remains a chance of this being exceeded in some spots”, the Met Office said. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 18, 2026Temperatures expected to hit 30C on Friday and remain high over weekend as second heatwave in three weeks approaches Amber heat warnings have been issued for parts of southern England as a second heatwave in the space of three weeks approaches. Temperatures are expected to climb to 30C on Friday, remain high over the weekend, and reach 33C on Monday. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 17, 2026Just Over Two Weeks Left to Join Us for RMetS Conference Week 2026 nathan.reece@r… 17 June 2026 With just over two weeks to go until the Royal Meteorological Society’s Conference Week 2026, now is the time to secure your place. Taking place at the University of Exeter this July, Conference Week brings together two of the Society’s flagship events: the Early Career and Student Conference and the Annual Weather and Climate Conference. Together, they offer an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, discover the latest science, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of weather and climate research. Whether you’re a student taking your first steps into the profession or an established scientist looking to reconnect with the community, there’s something for everyone during Conference Week. Early Career and Student Conference The Early Career and Student Conference (ECSC) is a welcoming and supportive event designed specifically for students and early-career scientists. If you’ve been looking for a friendly environment in which to present your research, build confidence, and receive constructive feedback, the ECSC provides exactly that. The conference is known for its encouraging atmosphere and offers a low-pressure space to share ideas with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of being at a similar career stage. Alongside presentations and posters, attendees can take part in workshops and discussions designed to develop skills, explore career pathways, and encourage discussion on topics that matter to the next generation of weather and climate scientists. The ECSC is also a fantastic opportunity to meet other students and early-career professionals, expand your network, and see the exciting work being carried out across the community. Find out more and register for the Early Career and Student Conference Annual Weather and Climate Conference The Annual Weather and Climate Conference is one of the highlights of the meteorological calendar, bringing together hundreds of scientists, researchers, operational meteorologists, and practitioners from across the UK and beyond. As a flagship RMetS event, it provides a unique opportunity to engage with the wider weather and climate community, hear the latest scientific developments, and gain insight into the research and innovations shaping the field. With keynote presentations, scientific sessions, posters, workshops, and panel discussions, the conference offers a rich and varied programme covering the breadth of weather and climate science. It’s also an outstanding place to network, forge new collaborations, and reconnect with colleagues from across academia, industry, government, and operational forecasting. Find out more and register for the Annual Weather and Climate Conference We Hope to See You There One of the things that makes Conference Week special is the opportunity to bring together people from across our community. Whether you’re attending to present your work, learn something new, meet potential collaborators, or simply reconnect with friends and colleagues, these events provide a welcoming space to engage with the science and the people behind it. With the conferences now just around the corner, we encourage you to book your place soon and join us in Exeter for what promises to be an inspiring and enjoyable week. We look forward to welcoming you.  18 June 2026 Events [...] Read more...
June 12, 2026Isabelle Sangha shared how the RMetS Legacies Fund supported her attendance at the 34th Nordic Meteorological Meeting held in the Faroe Islands Aminat.Olasunk… 12 June 2026 Isabelle Sangha shared how the RMetS Legacies Fund supported her attendance at the 34th Nordic Meteorological Meeting held in the Faroe Islands, which provided her with the opportunity to present her research and posters. At the end of May, 2026 I attended the 34th Nordic Meteorological Meeting held in the Faroe Islands, thanks to the support from the RMetS Legacy Fund. This was an amazing opportunity to present research I have been doing while on a placement at the Danish Meteorological Institute. At the meeting I gave a lightning talk and poster presentation on my project assessing the inter-model variability of winter precipitation in Southeast Greenland using novel lake-based snowfall measurements. I received great feedback and recommendations for furthering the research which came at a perfect time as I had one month left in my placement once I returned from the conference.  Throughout the three-day conference, I had the chance to meet people at different career stages, from just starting PhDs to retired, from all the Nordic Meteorology offices and hear about the research and forecasting work they did. Sessions covered topics ranging from challenges and uncertainties in weather and climate forecasts and case studies of recent weather extremes to obtaining meteorological observations and developing impact-based warning systems. It was incredibly interesting to hear about the different challenges and objectives of each country’s meteorological office/institute and see where they agreed and where they differed. The conversation and collaboration between the conference attendees was inspiring and motivating as I enter my last year of my PhD and start considering what I will do after.  The location of the meeting itself deserves a mention. The Nordic Meteorological Meeting happens every two years, and the location rotates around the Nordic countries. Since the Faroe Islands only recently got a meteorological office, this was their first time hosting, and I must say the location was ideal for a meeting on weather. Understanding the weather is ingrained in everyone in the Faroe Islands and many talks mentioned how localised the Faroese weather was. We got to experience this as we drove around the country going from wet and foggy to sunny and warm in a matter of 20 minutes.  I am very grateful to the Legacy Fund for supporting my attendance at this meeting. It was a valuable part of my placement at the Danish Meteorological Institute and provided networking and collaboration opportunities I otherwise would not have had.   Find out more about the Legacies Fund 12 June 2026 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
June 11, 2026RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 Opens for Entries Aminat.Olasunk… 11 June 2026 The world’s favourite weather photography competition returns today as the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) officially opens entries for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026. Now entering its second decade, the competition invites photographers from around the globe to submit striking images that capture the power, beauty and impact of weather. It celebrates outstanding photography that showcases both dramatic weather events and the growing influence of climate change. The dedicated Climate Award also returns for 2026, recognising images that connect weather with wider environmental change. As a visual medium, photography offers a powerful way to communicate complex scientific ideas and engage global audiences. Prof Liz Bentley FRMetS, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said: “The Weather Photographer of the Year competition continues to showcase the remarkable ways in which weather shapes our world, from moments of natural beauty to events of significant impact. As our climate changes, these images play an increasingly important role in helping people understand and engage with the science behind weather and climate.” The competition is free to enter and open to photographers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs. The 2026 categories include: Weather Photographer of the Year – awarded to the most striking image of weather in action (£1,500 prize). Mobile Weather Photographer of the Year – celebrating the best images captured on a smartphone or tablet (£500 prize). Climate Award – recognising photography that tells a compelling story about our changing climate (£500 prize). Public Favourite – decided by a global public vote. Key Dates Entries open: 11 June – 20 August 2026 Shortlist announcement and public vote: Mid-October 2026 Winners announced: 17 November 2026 How to EnterPhotographers can submit their entries via the official website at “Weather Photographer of the Year 2026” – organised by RMetS on Zealous 11 June 2026 [...] Read more...
June 11, 2026Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast, according to scientists, who say mitigation measures will be needed. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 9, 2026An individual needs to make a risk assessment if they choose to wild swim, just as they do when they ski, climb or ride a bike in traffic, says Nick Hopewell-Smith I’m not among those offended by young people seeking relief in cool local waterways in hot weather (The row at Hampstead Heath is about far more than a few thoughtless swimmers in a heatwave, 3 June). Nor do I find the growing trend for wild swimming irritating in any way. The author of Waterlog – my erstwhile English teacher and friend, the late Roger Deakin – did more than most to popularise wild swimming. His view was that if you saw a sign that said “No swimming”, it was as likely as not that locals had been swimming there habitually – and possibly for centuries. He also suggested that in an age of encroaching sanitised living and “health and safety”, river authorities and landowners alike were wont to put up “No swimming” signs to absolve themselves from the burden of responsibility or the expense of providing accessible lifebuoys. Roger once remarked, possibly playfully, that the presence of a prominent lifebuoy post was clear evidence of an attractive swim site, rather than any imminent danger per se. Of course, he wasn’t suggesting that young kids should just ignore official warnings, and as a committed environmentalist he would be among the first to be enraged by casual damage to bird nests and breeding grounds. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 4, 2026Smartphone data shows how we seek refuge in extreme heat, and why social inequalities leave some vulnerable Heatwaves are now an increasingly expected part of summer for many. But how people stay cool varies from place to place. A new study uses mobile phone location data to track where people go when the mercury climbs, and assesses how we need to adapt to live better with the inevitable heatwaves to come. During the summer of 2025, a 10-day extreme period of heat across Europe led to 2,300 deaths. Globally, governments are implementing heat action plans, but social inequalities mean some people are more vulnerable to heat than others. Researchers used mobile phone location data across seven countries – Brazil, China, France, India, Nigeria, Turkey and the US – to assess how people stayed cool during heatwaves in 2022 and 2023. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 3, 2026As summers get hotter, investment and education are vital to ensure we all have access to the clean, safe water we need A local row about swimmers and swans in Hampstead Heath has now inspired a government reaction. Environment ministers over the weekend wrote to the City of London Corporation, which oversees the heath, to say that they were “deeply concerned” by footage of crowds of people in the water during last week’s heatwave. One viral video showed young revellers – who had defied a “no swimming” sign – in a wildlife pond, disturbing the nesting birds. It was picked up by the press, with headlines calling the swimmers “selfish”, “horrible” and “appalling”. Like many who saw it, I was saddened and shocked at the disregard for animals: people were clambering over nests, and trying to reach an island specially safeguarded for birds. Yet I also wondered what a polarised, emotive debate is going to achieve when, lurking behind the justified anger, is another question about our access to water. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Guardian columnist Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
June 3, 2026Royal Meteorological Society 2025 Award Winners Announced nathan.reece@r… 03 June 2026 The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is delighted to announce the winners of the RMetS Awards 2025, following an exceptional range of nominations from across the international community of pioneering weather and climate scientists, educators, and communicators. First awarded in 1901, the RMetS Awards are among the most prestigious honours across the weather and climate community, celebrating individuals and teams who have made outstanding and enduring contributions to the field.  This year, RMetS is proud to present the Awards in person at its Annual Meeting on 3 June at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK.  Professor Liz Bentley FRMetS, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said: “The achievements recognised through the RMetS Awards reflect the strength, diversity, and global importance of weather and climate science today. We warmly congratulate all of our 2025 winners and thank them for their continued contributions to research, education, communication, and professional practice.” Each award winner will also be profiled on the RMetS website, where their achievements will be highlighted alongside personal reflections and acceptance messages. Congratulations to our winners:  Awards for Advancing Science  The Hugh Robert Mill Award for Precipitation Research – Dr Ruchir Patidar The Adrian Gill Award for Advances at the Interface of Atmospheric Science and Related Disciplines – Professor Brendan Mackey, Professor David Lindenmeyer, Dr Heather Keith The L F Richardson Award and Lecture for Early-Career Researchers – Alice Lake The Malcolm Walker Award for New Environmental Researchers Ruth – Eveline Dunn Read the nominations and acceptance messages Awards for Educating, Inspiring and Enthusing The Michael Hunt Award for Increasing Public Understanding of Meteorology and its Applications – Laura Tobin The Education Award – Rhiannon Hawkins, Fran Watkin, Lucy Kirkham The Emerging Communicator Award – Dr Carla Mateus The Gordon Manley Weather Award – David Smart Read the nominations and acceptance messages Awards for Impact on Science, Policy or Society The FitzRoy Award for Professional Meteorology – Stewart Turner The Award for Impact – Professor Yuli Shan The Award for Innovation in Development of Observations or Instrumentation – GloSAT Data Development Team The Award for Innovation in Development of Computational Models, Tools or Visualisation – FASTA: African Storm Nowcasting Read the nominations and acceptance messages Awards for Contribution or Service to the Society or Profession Honorary Fellowship – Dr Florence Rabier The Award for Outstanding Contribution to The Society or Profession – Dr Stephen Burt The Society Volunteer of the Year Award – Arundhati Kalyan The Meteorological Applications Editors’ Award – Dr Hannah Bloomfield The International Journal of Climatology Editors’ Award – Dr Bill Collins The Quarterly Journal Editors’ Award – Professor John Thuburn The Geoscience Data Journal Editors’ Award – Dr Blair Trewin Atmospheric Science Letters Editors’ Award – Dr James Booth The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Editors’ Award – Rhosanna Jenkins Read the nominations and acceptance messages The 2026 RMetS Awards will be opening for nominations on Monday 15 June 2026.  3 June 2026 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
June 2, 2026Wetter weather expected to bring surge of slugs out of hiding, just as strawberries experience bumper early crop Entomologists in England are expecting a surge in slugs coming out of hiding to munch the nation’s strawberry plants after weeks of sun followed by wetter weather has caused a bumper crop. The Royal Horticultural Society is bracing for a surge in inquiries from its 625,000 members, who write in with their garden gripes. Workers at the RHS have also noticed a spate of slugs in the charity’s gardens, including Wisley in Surrey. Slugs love a young, vulnerable seedling, so transplant sturdy plantlets grown in pots. These can then be given some protection with cloches. The leaf-munching creatures are excellent for compost heaps as they get rid of dead and decaying matter, helping turn your waste into lovely compost. So why not go out with a torch on a mild evening while the weather is damp, and hand pick slugs into a container? These can then be placed either into a compost heap, where they can feast on all your garden waste, or near less vulnerable plants. Some gardeners do strategic planting, making sure to put plants slugs find delicious near their favourite plants so these are eaten instead. Why not dig a pond to encourage frogs, which will do slug elimination for you without the guilt of setting down poison pellets or drowning them in beer. It’s better for the ecosystem, too. Encourage birds with a bird feeder – especially during spring when the young can be fed with a juicy snail. Raking over soil and removing fallen leaves during winter can allow birds to eat slug eggs that have been exposed. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
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May 30, 2026While some found this week’s heat a breeze, many in poorer areas face health risks in furnace-like homes Travelling from his air-conditioned flat to the air-conditioned Elizabeth line to his air-conditioned office, 27-year-old banker Aykhan found this week’s heatwave a breeze. Smiling while grabbing lunch in the shopping centre under the gleaming One Canada Square skyscraper in Canary Wharf, he said he’d been sleeping very well over the last few days. “It’s a new flat, the air-con is great, my bedroom is cool.” Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 29, 2026Tips for keeping cool | External shutters | Netting solution | Educational benefits of Octonauts | Southgate’s penalty For a cheap and simple air-con unit: take the blue blocks used in most cool bags from the freezer; put them in a metal saucepan (we use a wok); place them in the airflow of a fan. Remember to put them back in the freezer in the morning. Sleep tight!Helen CatonWoodmancote, Gloucestershire • Putting external shutters on windows is a good idea (Letters, 27 May), but windows open outwards in the UK and inwards on the continent, which makes shutters possible and efficient.Claudine BurtonDoddinghurst, Essex Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 29, 2026Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern Australia Europe has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high pressure, commonly referred to as a “heat dome.” The UK surpassed its May maximum temperature record on Tuesday, with 35.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, London. This broke the record set only the day before, with 34.8C recorded in London on Monday. Previously, the maximum May temperature record was 32.8C, recorded in 1922 and then matched in 1944. Ireland also broke its May maximum temperature, with 28.8C recorded at two weather stations – in Killarney in the south-west and Clonmel in the south. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 29, 2026In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can better withstand extreme heat Temperatures across the UK and Europe this week have shattered May heat records. As the environment editor Fiona Harvey points out: we might expect heatwaves in July and August – but 30C in spring? Fiona talks to Nosheen Iqbal about a report from the Climate Change Committee warning that the UK is unprepared for extreme heat – the new normal – and explores a range of possible solutions to help keep the country cool, from tree-planting to heat pumps and scaling up renewables. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 28, 2026Bodies of two teenagers recovered by emergency workers following separate incidents in Kent and Oxford The number of water-related deaths during the UK’s recent heatwave has risen to 11 after the bodies of two teenage boys were recovered in Kent and Oxford. Emergency workers recovered the body of a 14-year-old boy from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford, at about 5.30pm on Wednesday. Thames Valley police said the boy’s family had been informed and that his death was being treated as “unexplained but not suspicious”. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 28, 2026As summers get hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to consider When a heatwave struck the UK this week, Jon Connorton, a software developer, began monitoring temperatures inside his east Hampshire terrace house. With some rooms reaching close to 40C, it was time to deploy the air conditioner. “We just wheel it out in emergencies,” he said. “We were having trouble sleeping.” Connorton and his wife have a portable air conditioner. These plug-in devices cool interior air by removing heat from it and blowing that heat outside, typically via a large hose slung from a window or door. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
May 28, 2026As the UK experiences some of its hottest ever May weather, five people share their concerns – and tips for keeping cool The UK is experiencing some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, with temperatures surpassing 35C in parts of England on Tuesday. Campaigners have warned that Britain’s public buildings are dangerously unprepared for rising temperatures, calling for better cooling systems in hospitals, care homes and other spaces used by vulnerable people. Continue reading… [...] Read more...

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