U.K. Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool. It’s way past time for the UK to have air conditioning in homes, schools, shops, businesses etc., From heat labs to firefighting helicopter pilots and wineries, we look at how extreme heat impacts people and environments in the UK. Watch on iPlayer Top picture credit: Mizina/ Getty Images, During the summer months, it's important to make sure you are prepared for extended periods of unusually warm weather. On this page, you can learn how to keep your house cool, how to look after those most at risk in hot weather, and ways to stay cool at night., Millions of Britons look set to bask in sunshine this weekend as a 72-hour "mini-heatwave" hits the UK. Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon said it will be a “very pleasant” weekend for people in, London, which is home to 9 million people, can reach up to 18 ° F (10 ° C) warmer than neighboring rural areas. This is largely due to a concept known as the urban heat island effect, where, .