Much of the UK is bracing itself for a heatwave, with record May temperatures expected over the coming days.

The Met Office expects temperatures to rise to at least 28C in London - the heatwave threshold - for at least five days in a row from Friday until next Tuesday.

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

The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C

Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday