Episode
UK Schools Close Amid Record Heat
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 76
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Summary
UK schools across 850 campuses are shutting down today as a record-breaking heatwave hits, with temperatures soaring to 40°C and a rare red weather alert issued. Some schools close entirely, others send kids home early or switch to online classes to protect students from the scorching sun. While the government generally advises keeping schools open to maintain learning, they’ve allowed kids to ditch full uniforms for PE kits — a small win. After-school activities are also paused. This extreme heat is forcing a rare exception to normal protocols, highlighting how climate change is reshaping even the most routine parts of daily life. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1be9641e4cf59275