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Gingers to be banned from outdoors as England prepares for fourth heatwave of the summer

In anticipation of the fourth heatwave this summer, the UK government has issued updated public health guidance, which includes a temporary outdoor restriction for individuals with naturally red hair.

The decision, described as a “targeted protective measure,” comes after forecasters warned of UV levels “sufficient to cook an unattended ginger in under 12 minutes.”

A spokesperson for the Met Office said:

“While all citizens are advised to take precautions during extreme heat, those with genetic vulnerability to sunlight—namely, redheads—are encouraged to remain indoors, preferably in a north-facing basement.”

Retailers are experiencing shortages of SPF products strong enough to meet ginger-grade UV classifications, prompting guidance for redheads to avoid direct sunlight entirely.

The guidance is expected to remain in place until mid-August, or until the UV index drops below ‘crispy.’

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