The Met Office issued its most severe warning for next week with temperatures set to rise above 35 degrees Celsius. Photographer: Matthew Chattle/Future Publishing/Getty Images After strikes, transport disruption, soaring inflation, a jump in Covid-19 infections and even the resignation of its prime minister, now the sweltering summer is about to add to the havoc in the UK. The Met Office issued its most severe warning for next week, with temperatures set to rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in parts of England, including London, and might hit national records exceeding 40 degrees. The red alert, with potential power outages, canceled flights and a danger to life, was triggered for the first time and is in place for Monday and Tuesday. It all adds to the chaos in a nation that’s grappling with messy politics and a wilting economy. […]