Brits are being urged to avoid public transport in the extreme heat, but if you have to travel then there are some easy tips to help you keep safe and cool.
The UK is braced to endure its hottest ever day on record, with a temperature of 41C likely today or tomorrow due to the effects of man-made climate change.
The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for much of England, from London and the south-east up to York and Manchester, while Brits have been advised not to travel if necessary.
