The UK Records Heatwave as Parts of England Hit Record Highs for May The UK's sweltering heatwave has brought a stark reality to the forefront: record breaking temperatures are no longer an exception, but the new normal.
According to the Met Office's data, what was once considered an extraordinary event – hitting 32. 8C in May – is now more probable than ever before.
This shift from exception to expectation should be a clarion call for action.