Extreme heat has broken weather records, according to the Met Office.

The entities involved

• Met Office →

  United Kingdom's national weather service

  • A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office caused a market cancellation in Chippenham.16:21
  • Met Office issued a yellow weather alert for Kent on October 22, 2026.15:17
• Tesco →

  British multinational retailer

  • Police conducted multiple operations across London boroughs, including drug seizures in Clapham, stolen goods recovery in Hounslow, and arrests in Brixton.12:58
  • Tesco is offering pumpkins to British consumers.Tue 11:58

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