25/06/2026
Hospitals across Britain have been forced to reduce services due to the record-breaking heatwave, with warnings that thousands of operations were at risk of cancellation.
Britain saw its highest June temperature on record on Wednesday, with the mercury approaching 36C in southern England. An official warning for extreme heat has been extended until Saturday.
Guidance from NHS England says that, 'due to capital and running costs, air conditioning should only be used in essential areas' such as operating departments and critical care areas https://ft.trib.al/V9SEbnD