The United Kingdom has smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours as a spring heatwave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.

Eight areas in England met the heatwave threshold - three or more days of consecutive hot weather - on Sunday, the Met Office said

Highest temperatures of 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Kew Gardens in London reaches 32.3C

Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting lives

Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the week