The Met Office has issued a rare red "extreme heat" warning for parts of central and south England and Wales, for Wednesday and Thursday. | World News

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

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

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