The UK Health Security Agency has activated a six-day heat health alert for southern, eastern and central areas of England from Friday until next Wednesday.

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

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

Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said

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