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Climate · United KingdomMet Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record
The UK is expected to be confirmed as having experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office data. The season saw five heatwaves, while much of England and all of Wales remain in drought.
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Climate · United KingdomEngland records lowest July rainfall since 1836, Met Office says
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, with southern England recording just 1.9mm of rainfall. The UK saw its second-hottest July, with 2,877 excess deaths linked to heatwaves. Water restrictions and early harvests followed, while renewable energy output peaked at 44%.
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Climate · United KingdomEngland and Wales record driest July on record, UK weather service says
The UK Met Office reported on 3 August 2026 that England and Wales experienced their driest July ever recorded. The provisional data marks a new low in rainfall for the month, though no centre-rated outlet provided further context on causes or impacts.
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