UK Heatwave Peaks as Hospitals Overwhelmed and Rail Networks Crack

The UK's fifth widespread heatwave peaks today with a rare amber extreme heat warning in force from 09:00 BST, as temperatures forecast to reach 38C (100F) push the National Health Service to breaking point and force rail operators to tell passengers to stay home unless essential.

Watch List

• NHS collapse risk: Royal College of Nursing reports staff fainting on wards with no air conditioning in what it calls "inhumane and impossible" conditions, while health...