Uk Temperature Series
A tracked climate dataset for our weather coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
UK confirms 2026 as hottest summer on record
The Met Office will declare summer 2026 the UK's hottest since 1884, with a new mean temperature record and 40 days above 30C.
Climate Change Opens East Greenland Waters to Giant Whales
A decades-long study reveals that melting sea ice in East Greenland has allowed humpback, minke, and fin whales to exploit previously inaccessible...
Reform Leader Accused of Spreading Misinformation on Climate Change
Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform party, has been criticized for his comments on climate change, urging people to enjoy the heatwaves and...
UK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Reaches Peak
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England, as Europe swelters under a major heat...
UK Workers Struggle in Extreme Heat, Campaign for Maximum Working Temperature Gains Momentum
As temperatures soar in the UK, workers in various industries are speaking out about the dangers of extreme heat, with some calling for a maximum...