‘My hospital room is unbearable’: how the heatwave is affecting Britons
As the UK experiences some of its hottest ever May weather, five people share their concerns – and tips for keeping coolThe UK is experiencing some of...
Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the Fre...
Water safety experts warn of dangers of outdoor swimming as heatwave grips UK
At least seven people have died in recent days as people have tried to cool off in Britain’s waterwaysWater safety experts have warned about the dange...
UK heatwave triggers price rises for items such as hot tubs and air conditioning units
Of 11 seasonal items in Guardian price comparison, six hit highest price in last three months, with some nearly doubling in price in last weekThe heat...
Following a day of record breaking bank holiday heat, heatwave conditions continue for many. Simon King looks at how many more days of heat you can ex...
Sales of fans, ice cubes and sunscreen surge during May UK heatwave
With many homes poorly designed for extreme heat, retailers report high demand for air conditioning and outdoor shadeFans are selling at a rate of thr...
B&Q sales hit by wet Easter but it hopes to gain in heatwave
Kingfisher, owner of the DIY chain, is top FTSE 100 riser after it says it will stick to full-year profit outlookBusiness live – latest updatesA wet a...
Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave
Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as UK braces for ‘super El Niño’ summerTemperatures are expected to hit 35C in parts...
UK heatwave expected as temperatures near record highs for May
Forecasters say temperatures could hit 34C on Monday, with amber health alerts in place across much of EnglandA heatwave is expected to be declared in...
Texas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a close
Flash flood warnings and school closures in Texas as the US north-east breaks heat records before a dramatic cooldownHundreds of flight cancellations ...
Weather tracker: US and Mexico brace for heatwave as deadly floods hit South Africa
Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern CapeHeat is expected to intensify across western parts...
