The Met Office said the criteria for a heatwave was met at Heathrow today when the mercury soared to 30C by 2pm.

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

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

A series of heat health alerts have been issued across the country

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