Extreme heat forces school closures, early finishes across England, Wales

Full list of London schools closing or shutting early due to heatwave

Check our list of schools closing in London due to the scorching heatwave gripping the capital

Heatwave Ireland: School closure update as temperatures set to top 30°C

It is going to be a hot one this week

Full list of schools shut across UK as heatwave hits

More than 850 schools have shut in some capacity With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no []

UK Heatwave: Scores of Schools Closed in England and Wales As Met Office Red Weather Warning Takes Effect

A rare Met Office Red Extreme Heat Warning across England and Wales has forced scores of schools to close. A 'heat-dome' over western Europe could push temperatures to 40 degrees Celsius. This follows severe overnight storms with 30,000 lightning strikes that triggered 400 emergency calls in London. Conditions may approach the UK's 40.3 degrees Celsius all-time record.

UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England

Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.