Britain was built for winters - so how does it survive extreme heat? With temperatures scorching the country this week, we need to completely change how we live during a heatwave, according to the latest report from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC). From setting maximum temperatures for workers, both inside and outside, to installing air conditioning in care homes and moving school exams out of peak sunny hours, the advice states that the UK is not prepared - and we need to adapt.

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Parts of the UK are set to be hotter than Hawaii and Athens today, with temperatures expected to hit 27C in London and East Anglia. Forecasters say it could be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures running around 10C above average for this time of year. Honolulu is forecast to reach 26C, while Cardiff could even be warmer than Athens. The heat won’t last long though, with rain and thunderstorms expected to move in over the bank holiday weekend.