Museums, parks and zoos will be closed across the country due to the temperature

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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.

‘Only travel if absolutely necessary,’ said Network Rail

Record-breaking temperatures of 40C set for Britain on Wednesday

Museums, parks and zoos will be closed across the country due to the temperature