Met Office

Much of England has been hit by flash flooding, with as much as 100mm of rain expected within a few hours.

Britain could be seeing the last of heatwave – before rain and thunder return this weekend.

A record-breaking 34.4C has been recorded in Gravesend.

Health warnings have been issued ahead a spell of unusually hot weather in Britain.

Health warnings have been issued as temperatures are set to remain high until the end of the week.

Warm air from Europe is being drawn into southern England, causing temperatures to rise dramatically.

Most of the country is set to have a few more days of sunshine later this week.

At least four people have died due to the UK's weekend of bad weather.

Forecasters are predicting highs of 27-28C for much of the following week.

Gusts of up to 55mph expected, with strong waves developing along the coastline.

Front is expected to hit most of the country later in the week.

Thames Water prepares additional 450 million litres of water ahead of the rising temperatures.

Reports indicate widespread pollution could affect British air as heatwave arrives.

Temperatures to rise at end of week with safety warnings to those heading to the beach.

As much as 50mm of rain is expected to fall in just two or three hours, bringing the risk of flooding

Thousands of giant ants will take flight to mate in different locations around the UK on the same day.

The UK is getting ready for some severe thunderstorms and some might have an ominous red tint.

The best photos of the people of Britain basking in sunshine and temperatures of up to 34C.

Some places could see as much as 30mm of rain in one hour, with more than 50mm of rain in a few hours

Cooling measures have been taken on London Underground as the hottest day of the year is recorded in England.

Parts of Britain experience unusually high levels of UV rays as temperatures climb.

Torrential rain has sparked flooding alerts across the south-east as forecasters warn of 40mm of rain.

Some bright spells are expected over the weekend, before rain hits the UK once again.

Weather experts have warned the public about the risk of localised flooding and frequent lightning.

As much as 25mm of rain is expected to fall within one hour, with rain warnings issued for three days.

The UK is likely to see up to 20mm or more of rain within one hour, with as much as 50mm within a few hours.

Weather warnings issued in England as stormy weather caused casualties in Europe in recent days.

Met Office disputes claims there will be highs of 33C in the UK this summer.

The forecast comes days after the UK saw temperatures rise above Europe hotspots like Barcelona and Ibiza.

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for rain in Wales and parts of England.