Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"The actions taken across the health and care system may be helping to reduce harm."
— Dr Agostinho Sousa , Academic
Tags
All Coverage
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
October 10, 2026 at 06:16 AMWhat happens when you don't know your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health.
October 10, 2026 at 05:45 AMQuestions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected
Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.
October 10, 2026 at 12:00 AMUS FDA approves Asahi Kasei's drug for persistent herpes infections - Reuters
US FDA approves Asahi Kasei's drug for persistent herpes infections Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 06:01 PMUS measles cases rise to 4,080, CDC says - Reuters
US measles cases rise to 4,080, CDC says Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 05:45 PMPrize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
October 9, 2026 at 03:32 PM