Amber weather alert for heat issued across England as temperatures rise

UKHSA warns of risk to people aged 65 and over as temperatures of up to 33C expected until Monday

Amber weather alerts have been issued across England as temperatures are expected to rise sharply across the country.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the warning on Thursday, and stated there could be “a rise in deaths” across all nine English regions, with “those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions” particularly at risk.