00:00Record-breaking temperatures are continuing to affect transport, health services and households
00:06as much of the nation remains in an official heat wave.
00:10London reached a provisional 35.1 degrees, breaking the UK's May temperature record for a second consecutive day.
00:18Heat-related speed restrictions caused delays on several rail routes, including services into and out of major cities.
00:25Health officials have extended amber heat alerts across large parts of England until Thursday,
00:31warning of increased pressure on care services and risks for vulnerable people.
00:36The Met Office is also warning swimmers to take care after several deaths at open water sites during the hot
00:43conditions.
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