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

The UK is set to welcome high temperatures next week as a heatwave hits the nation with highs soaring above 30C in ten regions and 'warm weather' across most of the south

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.

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