https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/heathealth/Recent content in heathealth on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 21 May 2026 05:47:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-heatwave-set-to-be-exceptional-with-precise-start-and-end-times-announced/Thu, 21 May 2026 05:47:09 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-heatwave-set-to-be-exceptional-with-precise-start-and-end-times-announced/The UK is bracing for an exceptional heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 30°C in some regions, prompting the issuance of heat health alerts. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared these alerts active across the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and the South East, effective from 9 a.m. on Friday until 5 p.m. next Wednesday. Forecasters at the Met Office predict a sustained period of warmth lasting five days, with temperatures peaking on Monday.