Glorious sunshine and soaring temperatures will have Brits flocking to beaches and parks this weekend.
But with the Met Office issuing a “danger to life”warning over the blistering weather, NHS staff fear being overwhelmed by a huge surge of heat-related casualties.
And as temperatures could hit a record 40C – normally seen at the world’s hottest place, Death Valley in California – experts warn of a climate catastrophe that could kill hundreds of Brits.