A red weather warning has been issued for tomorrow and Thursday, with temperatures due to come close to Britain's all-time record of 40.3C, set in July 2022.

The UK is set for stifling heatwave temperatures this week which could reach 40C and, with the Met Office issuing a red warning, some schools are easing uniform rules and may close

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.

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

Schools throughout the country are sending children home early to protect them from extreme heat