Third heatwave of year declared with days of hot weather forecast

Temperatures could climb as high as 35C in some areas later this week (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK has entered its third heatwave in as many months, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 35C in some areas later this week, the Met Office has said.

South east England has now officially met the heatwave criteria, after three days of temperatures above 28C, according to the forecaster.