A public consultation is set to be launched, the DWP says17:52, 09 Jul 2026The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update relating to workplace temperature as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of 2026 so far.‌It comes as temperatures are forecast to hit highs of 36C this week, with yellow and amber UKHSA heat-health alerts in force across the whole of England until Saturday evening.‌When the weather heats up to these extreme temperatures, people are often left wondering if minimum or maximum working temperatures are enshrined into law.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThere is currently no maximum workplace temperature established in law in the UK. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) explains that no meaningful upper li