Parts of England and Wales are expected to reach record highs of at least 38C in the day, but warnings have been issued over 'heat stress'.

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Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east Wales

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C