London and large parts of southern England are heading into what could become the first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 29C across the Bank Holiday weekend.

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over the bank holiday weekend

The GFS weather model suggests temperatures in the UK could soon surge to 30C, with Met Office forecasters saying conditions will 'feel very warm at times'

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over the bank holiday weekend

Britain is set to be hotter than Greek holiday destinations like Santorini and Mykonos