Temperatures did not drop below 21.3C overnight at Kenley Airfield, south London, making it a 'tropical night', the Met Office said.

The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands.

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

The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C