Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heat wave

Phys.org Tuesday 23 June 2026, 18:10 UTC 1 min read

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The UK braced for a record-breaking heat wave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services.

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