BBC Science · Science · 2026-09-01
Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever
The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days. Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever.
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