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Health officials and firefighters are urging people to take care as hotter weather returns, bringing potential impacts for vulnerable people and increased wildfire risk.
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00:00The UK is preparing for another spell of very hot weather, with temperatures expected to climb above 30 degrees.
00:08Health officials are warning the heat could increase pressure on health and care services, particularly for older people and those
00:15with existing medical conditions.
00:18Firefighters are also urging people to help prevent wildfires as dry conditions continue.
00:23Forecasters say temperatures will vary across different areas, with cooler, wetter weather continuing in some northern locations, while hotter conditions
00:33develop further south through the week.
00:35Further updates are expected from the Met Office and health agencies as conditions evolve over the coming days for everyone
00:43affected.
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