Latest updates: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning for much of UK with mass disruption expect for schools, transport and other services
Good morning.
The UK is gearing up for its hottest ever day, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C. The high temperatures are set to remain for the next two days, causing widespread disruption, as passengers are urged not to travel by train, since rails may buckle in the heat, and some schools will close.
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