Temperatures in the UK hit another record high today - reaching 36.4C and breaking Wednesday’s record for the hottest ever June day.

For only the second time ever, the Met Office has issued a 'red extreme heat warning'.

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

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C