A Temporary Reprieve from the Heatwave, But for How Long? A brief respite is expected in the UK as a cooler weekend brings an end to the intense heat that has gripped the country over the past fortnight.
Temperatures are set to plummet across much of the nation, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where maximums will drop by up to seven degrees Celsius.
However, for those living in southern England, the good news is tempered by the fact that they're still far from escaping the heat's grasp.