Red Cross urges households to switch off heating as temperatures set to soar – NATIONAL NEWS
The British Red Cross is urging people to take steps to keep cool as temperatures are forecast to rise sharply across parts of England this weekend. Weather forecasters are predicting that some areas of the country could reach temperatures of up to 32C, with conditions expected to meet official heatwave criteria in several regions. As part of its heatwave safety guidance, the charity has advised households to switch off central heating systems and take other practical measures to reduce…