Hundreds of schools will fully or partially close over the next few days because of the extreme heat

Schools in parts of the UK are closing due to the sweltering heatwave - but what do the extreme temperatures mean for those of us at work?

A 'heat dome' is bringing highs of 40°C to parts of England and Wales

Record-breaking hot temperatures are expected in the UK this week - but your electric fan could be making things worse

The Met Office confirmed a red weather warning for extreme heat would be in place for parts of both England and Wales this week

Dr Charis Chambers, a gynaecologist, explained how hormones like oestrogen and progesterone affect body temperatures during menstruation

The mercury is set to rise exponentially this week

An expert has explained what happens if an 'employer fails to meet this responsibility'

June’s all-time daily record temperature forecast is set to be broken as the Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning

Doctors say certain prescriptions could create a ‘perfect storm’ during rising temperatures

Hydration breaks have been implemented in the World Cup to protect footballers from extreme heat

An uptick in wildfires, drought, and flooding is expected

After the weird weather of the last two weeks, this will probably come as no surprise

While warmer weather can encourage more intimacy, a Super El Niño event could lead to the opposite of a baby boom

A doctor and relationship expert have lifted the lid on whether rising temperatures and Super El Niño could prompt a baby boom

The Super El Niño 'will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world,' the UN Secretary-General has eerily cautioned

Cold water shock describes the body's involuntary yet lethal physiological response to sudden immersion in water below 15°C

There's plenty of other ways to cool down 'that don't involve putting your health at risk'

One of the countries welcomes more than five million British tourists every year

El Niño refers to a continuous period of warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean

The UK has seen record-breaking temperatures this week, and office workers will no doubt be feeling the heat

Despite there being no maximum working temperature, employers have a legal duty of care to ensure the safety of their staff

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) officials say employers must abide by two major legal requirements during extreme weather surges

Dr Suzanne Wylie says users of these jabs might be more vulnerable in extreme climates