The UK Health Security Agency has issued a level 4 heat health alert for much of the country, with temperatures forecast to reach low 40s°C and potentially breaking the current record of 38.7°C from 2019. The minister chaired multiple Cobra briefings to coordinate Government preparations and thanked colleagues in devolved Administrations and local resilience forums for their efforts. A comprehensive public communications campaign was launched, involving the UK HSA, Met Office, Department of Health and Social Care, Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty, and Deputy CMO Dr Thomas Waite. The NHS has ensured operational capacity is available, with more than 2,400 call handlers for 999 services, an increase since September last year. While heatwaves are not new, the Government acknowledges adapting to unprecedented temperatures and increased frequency due to climate change. Over three decades, UK emissions have decreased faster than any other G7 country, and net zero was enshrined in law during a Conservative government's tenure. About 40% of power now comes from renewables, and the UK helped over 90% of countries set net zero targets during COP26.