Most areas saw the mercury shoot up to the mid to high-20s on Monday, with areas in the south east heating even higher temperatures.

Families are set to flock to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunshine with heatwave conditions expected to begin in southern areas of England on Sunday or Monday.

While temperatures are currently predicted to peak in the high twenties, they could still soar into the mid thirties

Families across the country are getting ready to head to the beaches and parks to soak in the sun as temperatures look set to soar in many parts of the UK.

Most areas saw the mercury shoot up to the mid to high-20s on Monday, with areas in the south east heating even higher temperatures.

As this summer's fourth heatwave arrives on Monday, the UK is set to be warmer than Barbados.

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different…

Health agency says hot weather could have significant impact as temperatures soar to mid-30s celsius

The country's fourth heatwave of the summer will be at its peak today, with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London set to see the highest temperatures.