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Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C
Temperatures are predicted to climb to around 37 or 38C in southern England, with a maximum of 39C not out of the question
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Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland
A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation
Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.
Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom
Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride.
Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats
Special buoys and voluntary no-anchor zones mark sensitive seagrass habitats.
Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
