Europe Hit by Another Heatwave, Almost All of England Under Alert

Amber heat health alerts now cover almost all of England through Friday as temperatures are forecast to push into extreme ranges, with France also issuing warnings across the continent. The UK simultaneously faces a drought crisis, with reports suggesting 45 million Britons are affected, and disabled campaigners have warned that standard official heatwave advice can be actively dangerous for their communities. Warnings remain in place until Friday evening.