The Met Office says temperature records could be broken over this Bank Holiday weekend as weather forecasters expect the mercury to rise as high as 33C in places

New weather maps show temperatures soaring to 31C in London and the South East in just days, with at least 30 counties across Britain set to bask in glorious 28C heat

Met Office weather forecasters suggest parts of the UK could see 28C on Friday - which looks likely to be the hottest day of the year - but even warmer conditions may follow

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