A widespread amber heat alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) amid concerns for the health risks related to the high temperatures battering the UK. The amber warning will be in place in five regions - East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London - from 12pm on Friday, June 27, to 6pm on Tuesday, July 1.
Other areas in the UK have been issued less severe warnings.
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