Health bosses are bracing for a rise in hospitalisations and increased pressure on the NHS as an early spring heatwave descends on the UK - temperatures are set to break seasonal records

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.

Forecasters have warned of scorching temperatures this weekend as the UK is set to record the hottest day of the year so far

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