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Britain will roll out the first nationwide UV-index alert system next summer, warning the public of dangerous sun exposure levels. The move follows a 40% rise in skin cancer cases over the last decade, with 16,800 new diagnoses recorded in 2023 alone.
Britain braces for a historic May heatwave, with southeast England forecast to hit 33°C on Monday—potentially smashing the 1944 record. Health officials issued unusual yellow alerts across the Midlands and eastern regions as UV levels spike to dangerous highs.
Britain is set to swelter through its hottest May weekend in decades, with temperatures forecast to hit 30°C in southern and central regions. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across the Midlands and south-east England, warning of elevated risks for vulnerable groups.