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

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.

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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

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

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