The Met Office has issued a red 'danger to life' extreme heat warning for 'significant disruption to daily life' as the UK faces major delays to road, rail and air travel.

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

Red weather warnings for extreme heat have been issued for parts of England and Wales