2 h. ago UK households urged to keep windows closed from Friday until Saturday

Hot weather is still expected in parts of the country on Friday and Saturday, as the Met Office confirmed 29C was recorded in London this week - and Brits are being urged to take action

Politics

3 h. ago Just how hot is 'too hot' to work? UK employees' rights as temperatures heat up

As the UK enjoys the warmest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching 28C in Kew Gardens, many people will be busy battling to stay cool while in the workplace

Society

5 h. ago Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings

Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 29.3C on Thursday afternoon.

Events

9 h. ago Met Office confirms hottest May Day ever as London weather hits 28C

The UK has been treated to a week of unseasonably warm spring weather – with thousands of Brits flocking to their local beaches, ancient festivals and ice cream vans

Society

10 h. ago Met Office confirms warmest start to May on record as mercury hits 28C in London

Met Office confirms warmest start to May on record as mercury hits 28C in London  London Evening Standard

Events

10 h. ago Britain basks in warmest May Day EVER on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 28C

The Met Office has confirmed that with the Kew Gardens in London hitting 28.0C (82.4F) this afternoon and 'still climing', today is officially the hottest May Day ever.

Events

10 h. ago London sees warmest start to May on record as temperature hits 28C... and it's set to get even hotter

It eclipses the previous record of 27.4C

Events

11 h. ago Warmest start to May on record amid water warnings following death of boy, 16

Temperatures are ‘still climbing’, the Met Office said, with Thursday also the warmest day of the year.

Events

11 h. ago Met Office confirms hottest day of the year with 28C and gives verdict on heatwave

The Met Office has declared today as the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures have already reached 28C - bringing a record-breaking start to May

Society

18 h. ago UK weather live: Record broken for warmest start to May, Met Office confirms

UK weather live: Record broken for warmest start to May, Met Office confirms  BBC

Society

20 h. ago Met Office delivers 'hottest day' prediction as UK set for 30C heatwave today

The UK could face the warmest start to May on record, with the Met Office saying it could reach 29C or even 30C - but an official heatwave has been ruled out

Society

24 h. ago Mercury to hit sweltering 30C TODAY as Met Office gives UK heatwave verdict

High pressure continues to build across the UK this week and, if the mercury hits 30C today, it will be the warmest start to May on record but a heatwave looks unlikely

Society

3 w. ago Met Office confirms how long the warm weather and sunshine will last

BBC weatherman Derek Brockway has also shared his verdict for the weeks ahead

Society