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United KingdomEnvironment15d ago

UK records its hottest summer ever

The Met Office has provisionally declared the summer of 2026 as the UK's hottest since records began in 1884, following a season of severe heat and drought.

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United Kingdom

UK records its hottest summer ever

  • Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record.
  • The UK temperature records date back to 1884.

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