Climate fears as the UK has second hottest day on record

The NHS warned people not to spend too long in the sun during the exceptionally warm spell. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PABritain has experienced its hottest July day and second hottest day on record as the mercury hit 38.1C, the Met Office said.The highest temperature recorded on Thursday was in Cambridge, which is only the second time temperatures over 100F have been recorded in the UK, according to the Met Office. Thursday’s record temperature surpassed the previous high for the month of 3