Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 17 July 2022

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1. Britain braces for historic heat

An amber warning for extreme heat is in place for England as the country prepares for record temperatures. The Met Office warning will rise to red tomorrow for the first time. The health secretary said new measures, including extra working hours for ambulance crews, are being put in place, with temperatures possibly reaching 41C (106F). Britons are being urged to do the “neighbourly thing” and check on people who may be more vulnerable.

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