The new British record surpasses the previous June high of 35.6C, which was first recorded in London’s Camden Square in 1957 and matched in Southampton in 1976. The highest temperature ever recorded in the UK remains 40.3C, registered in Lincolnshire in July 2022. Britain’s Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat, covering parts of England from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening. Amber warnings are also in force for the following days.
