The UK just had its hottest summer ever

New Scientist · first seen 02.09.2026

The UK's average temperature for June, July, and August 2026 broke the record set in 2025, with attribution studies linking it to human-caused climate change.

The UK recorded its hottest summer ever in 2026, eclipsing the 2025 record
Human-caused climate change made the record-breaking heat 130 times more likely

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