heatwave

Today's Big Question Blocked weather pattern caused by a stuck jet stream is stopping baking temperatures reaching Britain

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 21 July 23

feature As temperatures continue to warm, we are seeing changes in the atmosphere that leads to increased occurrences of extreme temperatures

By The Week Staff Published 16 July 23

feature Preliminary data suggests average global temperatures broke records last week

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated 12 July 23

Speed Read Prolonged dry spell to come to an end this week but 24 million people still face hosepipe ban

By The Week Staff Published 16 August 22

Today's Big Question Expert warns that yesterday’s high temperatures are ‘just the beginning’

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 20 July 22

Talking Point As deaths rise, transport buckles and health services feel the strain, some are urging a bit of perspective

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 July 22

Today's Big Question Cognitive function, mental health and even crime are all linked to high temperatures

By The Week Staff Published 19 July 22

In Pictures Thousands evacuated from their homes as heat-related death toll rises

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published 18 July 22

Today's Big Question Workers will suffer as UK heatwave is forecast to hit 35 degrees next week

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 14 July 22

feature As UK temperatures soar, here are some research-backed tips for staying safe

By The Week Staff Published 11 July 22

feature Heat and humidity combine to create deadly conditions that will only get more common

By The Week Staff Published 24 May 22

feature Urban populations face increasing threat of natural disasters from warming temperatures

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Last updated 3 November 21