A first ever heatwave emergency response is reportedly being drawn up by government ministers after a rare amber weather warning for extreme temperatures was issued by the Met Office.
The warning comes into force next Sunday with the possibility of temperatures surging above 35C for the South East and over 30C for much of England and Wales.
But already the mercury has started to soar with it hitting 32C on Monday and advice is being given out by authorities on how to keep cool especially for the vulnerable.
