The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your medication?

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

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

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.

Met Office weather forecasters expect record-breaking 33C temperatures over the Bank Holiday weekend as an official heatwave is set to be declared in four parts of the UK

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

Highs of 33C are forecast over the weekend

Swathes of the UK are officially entering heatwave territory over the bank holiday weekend, and beyond, with heat health alerts issued that are unusual so early in the year

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An African plume is set to bring a forecast 35C heatwave to the UK this May bank holiday weekend, with some parts of the country potentially seeing temperatures 2C or 3C warmer…

The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your…

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Brits are sweltering in an official heatwave normally seen at the height of summer, along with temperatures continuing to soar to 35C on Bank Holiday Monday

Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean on Sunday

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

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Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday