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• Parts of England could see temperatures climb to 40°C under a rare red heat warning.
• England has recorded its warmest June since records began in 1884.
• Scientists say extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense.

The UK is facing one of its most intense heat events in recent years, with forecasters warning that temperatures could reach 40C in parts of England as a rare red weather warning comes into force.

The extreme heat warning, issued by the Met Office, covers a large stretch of England and Wales, including London, Birmingham, Somerset and Swansea. It will be in place from 9am on June 25 until 9pm on June 26. Alongside it, the UK Health Security Agency has issued red heat health alerts across several regions, warning of potential risks to life and severe impacts on health services, transport and infrastructure.