Temperatures could reach 29C by the end of this week in south-east England

Met Office forecasters have said parts of the UK could be baking under a heatwave by the end of the week with temperatures approaching 30C

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The high temperatures will bring 'muggy' conditions, leading to 'quite uncomfortable' nights for sleeping

Temperatures could reach 29C by the end of this week in south-east England

New forecasts predict the UK is set for scorching temperatures close to 40C at the end of this month because of a high pressure system over the Continent

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