Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlbert TothWednesday 01 July 2026 13:09 BST‘Next station is Baking Street’: Activists rename tube stations in heatwave protestA yellow heat health alert has been issued across the south of England and parts of the Midlands due to anticipated hot weather.The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in effect from midday on Saturday 4 July until 5pm on Wednesday 8 July.Areas covered by the alert include the East Midlands, South East, South West, east of England and London.The UKHSA has stated that the expected hot weather could potentially impact health and social care services.This alert follows the UK recording its hottest June temperature last month, indicating a trend of rising temperatures.In fullNew heat health alert issued as another UK heatwave approachesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in