Temperatures expected to hit 30C on Friday and remain high until Tuesday as second heatwave in three weeks approaches

Amber heat warnings have been issued across southern England as a second heatwave in the space of three weeks approaches.

Temperatures are expected to climb to 30C (86F) on Friday, rising to 32C on Sunday and 34C on Monday. In May the UK’s temperature record for that month was broken with highs of 35C.