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school but it is also expected to worsen illness and increase mortality rates. Last week the UK government’s climate advisers [warned](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/20/uk-built-for-climate-that-no-longer-exists-and-needs-urgent-changes-to-survive-global-heating-report-warns) that British homes would need air conditioning as global heating
UK workplaces, including schools, it is "carefully considering" [proposals to change that by the Climate Change Committee (CCC)](https://www.theccc.org.uk/2026/05/20/british-way-of-life-under-threat-from-heat-flooding-drought/). The CCC's latest report states: "High indoor temperatures can disrupt learning in schools
risk from climate change facing the UK. More than 90% of existing homes could overheat during more extreme heatwaves, the committee warned. The CCC wants the government to introduce maximum temperature rules for workplaces
schools, care homes, hospitals and prisons where people may not be able to go outside but might be vulnerable to high levels of heat. We have reported on people who live in south-facing flats
school holidays. The port said passengers who missed their ferry crossing as a result of waiting times would be able to travel on the next available crossing. It warned drivers to stay in their cars
UK was built for a climate that no longer exists today and will be increasingly distant in years to come,” the report published by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) states. Without strong preventive action
UK alone on the weekend before temperatures peaked. The full death toll is likely to be particularly high because the heat struck before people had properly [adjusted their behaviour](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/27/its-getting-hotter-and-its-not-stopping-dealing-with-the-heat-in-five-of-europes-capitals) to stay safe
risk of people falling in. However, drinking at licensed bars and cafes and their terraces – where many gigs take place – is permitted. Nearly 5,000 police have been deployed across the capital
health minister, visiting a Paris hospital on Monday. She urged people to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours. In the south-west Gironde region, local officials said the deaths on Sunday of three people, aged
risks. “I think it was definitely a controllability issue,” he said. ## **Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife** 