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European countries are on heatwave alert as they braced for record temperatures of up to 48C.more

Summer is here, and so are long hours of working in a sweaty office. Even if your office doesn't have air con, there are easy hacks to keeping cool: here are five ways to help you survive the heat wave and stay comfortable during the working day.more

British businesses' confidence remained unchanged during July, a survey of 1,200 firms by Lloyds Bank will show, while a long-running GfK poll will show a further dip in consumer more

More than 1,000 suitcases were left at Stansted Airport after holidaymakers gave up waiting to get them back yesterday. The luggage was left in baggage reclaim after Ryanair cancelled flights because of thunderstorms on Friday.more

The heatwave across northern Europe has been made twice as likely by climate change, according to an international team of scientists.more

It might not feel like it after days of rain but the sunny highs of 30C (86F) are set to be with some of us again.more

A woman had "the fright of her life" when a 3ft long python slithered into her bed as she slept in her Kensington flat.more

The heatwave which has baked the UK in recent weeks is set to return after this rare spell of rain and unsettled weather this weekend.more

Known for the rainy weather Belgium is sduffering an enormous heat wave. The authorities issued warnings about the risk of fires, and in some parts of the country water consumption was administratively reduced.more

Due to hot weather problems in the tunnel under the English Channel there are about one and a half hours of traffic delays. The Eurotunnel company appeals to travelers to have water with them and be patient.more

Most places will see temperatures closer to average for the time of year, around the high teens to low 20s, with the chance of showers and strong breezes.more

With potentially record-breaking high temperatures in the coming days, the government is being warned it must do more to protect vulnerable people in extreme heat. The mercury is set to hit 35°C on Thursday and rise further to 37°C on Friday, triggering a thunderstorm warning into the afternoon.more

Heat-related deaths are set to treble in less than 35 years unless the government takes urgent action to prepare the country for extreme heatwaves, according to the Environmental Audit Committee. more

Parts of Britain could see temperatures rise to 35C (95F) towards the end of the week as the heatwave continues.more

Hyde Park's Joy of Life fountain has been turned off after complaints that rough sleepers were using it to wash themselves and their clothes.more

Large ships can not use the so-called Oostroute through Amsterdam from Tuesday. As a result of the continuing and extreme heat, the metal of the bridges set out to such an extent that they are "locked" and can not open to let large ships through.more

A weather forecaster discovered that as temperatures exceeded 30C on the hottest day of the year in London, the temperature underground would have been up to 10C hotter.more

An amber 'heat health watch' warning has been issued for parts of England this week as the South East braces itself for the hottest day of the year so far.more

A newborn baby had to be rescued from a car during hot weather while its grandfather went into Tesco.more

Sweltering Londoners have prayed for rain in a hilarious Twitter thread as the Met Office predicted the capital would sizzle in 34C heat.more

After several weeks of long-hot sunshine London has been issued with a warning for thunderstorms. The Met Office say there is a chance of some heavy downpours across the capital and Home Counties on Friday.more

Families should drain paddling pools to fend off bloodsucking horseflies, experts have said, amid a surge in reports of bites that can lead to potentially deadly infections.more

Flying ants are enjoying an early summer of love - but the public may not be too enamoured. The balmy weather of recent weeks, coupled with a lack of wind, has made for perfect conditions for an annual mating ritual as millions of the insects undergo a 'nuptial flight' in search of suitable partners.more

Temperatures in the capital are set to dip to around 24C on Wednesday - before rising again to the low 30s by the weekend, according to the Met Office.more

The Met Office has issued a heatwave warning as Hurricane Chris is expected to send temperatures soaring across the country.more