The latest weather maps have captured the extreme extent of the heatwave gripping the UK, which looks set to be hotter than parts of the Mediterranean this week

Weather forecasting maps suggest widespread rain could spell an end to the heatwave that is expected to bring temperatures as high as 33C during the extended Bank Holiday weekend

Weather forecasting models suggest the UK could see temperatures rise to 35C as a heatwave grips the country - the Met Office has forecast 33C highs for Monday

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