Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave? (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 40C, prompting advice for schools and workplaces to manage heat without closures, while emphasizing flexibility and health precautions.

• Met Office issues red heat warning for parts of England and Wales with temperatures up to 40C
• Schools can manage heat without closing, but may adjust schedules and allow relaxed uniforms
• No legal temperature limits for workplaces, but employers advised to provide flexible cooling measures
• Employers and schools encouraged to adjust operations to protect health during extreme heat
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