BBC Headlines • June 18, 2026 03:33

Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C

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Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected as Europe experiences a 'heat dome' as Simon King explains.

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