GB News halts for breaking news as all Brits issued warning

GB News was interrupted for a breaking announcement as Dr Hilary Jones shared some important information with viewers. With red health alerts issued across England as temperatures soar as high as 40 degrees, the TV doctor warned Brits to "keep things in perspective and be sensible" over the next few days.

Speaking to presenters Tom Harwood and Emily Carver, Dr Hilary said: "In Europe, where we say that they know how to deal with the heat, they've had 200,000 extra deaths in the last four years just from the heat in people who were vulnerable and people with pre-existing medical conditions. They've had 40 deaths in the last 24 hours of people in cold water shock or drowning and we've had 15 deaths from similar incidents in the last few days here in the UK.

"There are risks to life when we have a red alert and people need to keep things in perspective and be sensible."

He highlighted the tragic case of Michael Mosley, who died aged 67 after collapsing on the Greek island of Symi in 2024.

Although his cause of death was deemed "indeterminate" and "unascertainable", it was concluded that he likely passed away from heatstroke.

Dr Hilary, 73, continued: "You'd think a doctor would know. He was on a rocky mountain in 40 degrees on a Greek Island and lost his life tragically. This can happen to anybody of any age."

He explained that babies, elderly people, people with pre-existing medical conditions or those on certain medications are at greater risk from extreme heat.

He went on: "Alcohol alone, which thousands of gallons are consumed in weather like this, is a factor in making people dehydrated.

"It makes you pee more so you lose more fluid in your body, it means you're less aware of symptoms creeping up on you, your judgement is impaired so you might not seek the shade.

"Because it dilates blood vessels in your skin, you feel cool but your core temperature is very high. This can lead to heat exhaustion very quickly."

The TV star added: "It's wise to be cautious and not take things for granted, but enjoy the sun sensibly."

Later in the interview, he said: "It means staying sensible but being aware that if you're sweating heavily, you need to replace that fluid, if you're exercising, you need to replace electrolytes."

Dr Hilary also advised parents of babies under six months to breastfeed more frequently to help ensure their child stays well hydrated. He added that older children should be encouraged to drink extra water and kept cool, for example by using a fan.