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UK issues first red heat warning

UK issues first red heat warning

A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the UK Met Office for parts of England next week.

The alert warns a risk to life is likely.

Temperatures could get as high as 40 degrees celsius in England for the first time, and people are being urged to take precautions against the soaring heat.

The warning covers London and parts of central England.

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The heatwave could cause disruption to travel and infrastructure in the UK.

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