Is UK equipped to withstand more heatwaves?

Britain is bracing for the deadly threat of the hottest day ever. A red extreme heat warning has come into force for large parts of England and Wales. It's only the second time the Met Office has issued such a high-level warning. It means that with temperatures possibly reaching as high as 40 degrees, there could be a risk to life. The heatwave engulfing the UK has prompted hundreds of schools to close. We're joined by The Mirror's Kevin Maguire and by former Conservative Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss the impact of this extreme weather. Broadcast on 24/06/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com #GMB