If you’re reading this from within Europe, whether that’s the UK, France, Spain or Greece, there’s a chance you might be a little sticky right now.
Summer 2026 has got off to a scorching start, with temperatures breaking records across the continent. The UK experienced the hottest May day on record on 26 May 2026 as temperatures reached 35.1°C (95.2°F) at Kew Gardens, the botanical haven on the outskirts of the capital. The country then experienced a tropical night, during which…

