UK Heatwave Causes Record Temperatures and School Closures
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UK Government, Toby Perkins, Climate Change Committee
United Kingdom
June 2026
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The UK is experiencing its worst heatwave on record, with June temperature records broken for three consecutive days. Over 1,000 schools have closed due to extreme heat. Government criticized for inadequate climate adaptation plans.
- Earlier version 16/26/2026, 11:20:19 PM
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