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Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK’s hottest ever

The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.

Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK’s hottest ever
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The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.

Original source: BBC Science and Environment
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