The UK has already seen record breaking temperatures and, with a heat alert still in place, more schools have announced either full closures or a shorter day on Friday, June 26

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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.

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