The announcement by the government will allow water companies to tighten conservation measures. Extreme-heat warnings have also been issued for parts of southern England and Wales.
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Britain Faces More Extreme Heat
Temperatures were expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country, which largely lacks air-conditioning and set a record high last month.
How We Mourn Covid’s Victims
In Britain, artists lit a structure aflame. At the Jersey Shore, names were carved on shells and rocks. With more than six million dead, memorials have evolved along the way.
England Exults After Women’s Euros Soccer Win
The dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany in the European Championship final touched off celebrations that have been more than 50 years in the waiting.
England Overhauls Medical Care for Transgender Youth
The National Health Service is closing England’s sole youth gender clinic, which had been criticized for long wait times and inadequate services.
Climate Change Worsened Britain’s Heat Wave, Scientists Find
Scorchers like the one last week are still unusual, but global warming is making them more likely, and worse when they do strike.
As Temperatures Rise, ‘This Is a Preview.’ Will the Warning Be Heard?
Record heat and rampant fires are raising grim questions about the world’s ability to withstand a new era of climate change.
London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World
As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.
Extreme Heat Puts Life on Hold in Britain, a Land Not Built for It
In a country more accustomed to temperate weather, a brutal heat wave tested Britain’s infrastructure and forced millions to choose between a Stygian commute or a stifling home office.
Luton Airport and London Tube Affected by U.K. Heat
Part of the tarmac at London’s Luton Airport had to be repaired after scorching temperatures caused a “surface defect.”