The Met Office expects highs of between 31C and 34C each day between today and Sunday in London - with the hottest weather anticipated today and Thursday.

Temperatures in the South could reach 29C (84F) today, rising to the low-30s on Tuesday and Wednesday before the South East sees a peak of 34C (93F) on Thursday or Friday, the Met…

The Met Office said temperatures would peak at 34C in the south east of England