Driest July on record for England and Wales

The month of July has been exceptionally dry, warm and sunny for most of the UK as Tomasz Schafernaker explains.

Coverage from 2 publishers 3 source reports

BBCSky

Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again

Update summary

What changed in this update

A heat health alert has been issued for most of England from Monday as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

Source coverage

Source reports

BBC Published 3 August 2026

Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

Sky Published 3 August 2026

'Truly exceptional': England and Wales see driest July on record, provisional figures show

England and Wales have seen their driest July on record, provisional Met Office figures show.

Sky Published 2 August 2026

Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again

A heat health alert has been issued for most of England from Monday as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

More news

Also in the news

Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host

UK 6h ago Developing

Meghan to Co-Host Junior MasterChef Australia

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will co-host the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027. She said she "can't wait" to take part and called the offer "an easy yes". Co-host Poh Ling Yeow said reuniting with Meghan on the children's version would be "a real treat".

3 references

BBCGuardianSky

MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank

UK 3h ago Developing

British politicians barred from entering West Bank by Israel

SNP MP Lara Bird and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were among an international delegation barred from entering the West Bank by Israeli security forces. The group was on a visit to meet Palestinian children, farmers and civil society leaders.

2 references

BBCGuardian

Will Harry Kane win tonight's Ballon d'Or?

UK 6h ago Developing

Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to win the men's football award since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane described the honour as "a dream come true".

2 references

BBCSky

My One News Page

Your world, in perspective.

Bring the stories you follow together in your own edition, with the latest developments in one place.

Explore My One News Page