In the last few moments, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its heat alerts from yellow to amber for large parts of England. The latest amber alerts cover London, the Midlands, the South East, South West and East of England.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer.The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA’s) latest heat health warning comes as hot and dry weather scorches England,

The third heatwave of the summer has hit the UK with temperatures expected to reach 31C on Thursday as a yellow heat health alert is extended to all regions of England