Temperatures are expected to soar to 38C in parts of Britain this week, which would eclipse the current UK June record of 35.6C. It could also bring major misery for 13million hayfever sufferers.

A hot spell is set to intensify across England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C in London while multiple counties could bask in highs of 36C in the coming days

Temperatures are set to soar to 34C on Monday, with the Met Office warning that there is a 40 per cent chance of exceeding the highest-ever temperature for June

The Met Office has predicted 'very high' pollen counts across most of England and Wales from Sunday, which will continue into next week's heatwave.

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

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

Highs of 38C have been forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in London by the national weather service - breaking June's highest ever recorded temperature.

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

An extreme amber heat warning has been issued by the Met Office until Thursday, June 25 with the mercury projected to swelter to a maximum of 38C in the coming days

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The Met Office red warning for 'significant disruption to daily life' means the UK could endure major delays to road, train and air travel as surfaces melt and rails buckle.

Britons have been warned to stay out of the sun and to avoid exercising between 11am and 3pm

The UK is preparing for one of its most intense June heatwaves on record after the Met Office extended its amber extreme heat warning to four days, with temperatures expected to…

As 'Furnace Britain' braces for sweltering conditions this week, a scientist has warned temperatures could hit 43°C this summer.

Scientists issue heatwave health warnings as daytime temperatures expected to hit 38C this week as ‘tropical nights’ make it difficult to sleep as homes cannot cool

Temperatures are expected to soar to 38C in parts of Britain this week, which would eclipse the current UK June record of 35.6C. It could also bring major misery for 13million…

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C

The upcoming heatwave and the warm weather in May is set to cause a rise in pollen levels across England and Wales

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