Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.

The UK has provisionally set a new maximum temperature record for June for the second consecutive day, with 36.7°C reached at Merryfield, Somerset, on 25 June.

As we head toward the bank holiday weekend, the Met Office is advising that we could see an exceptional spell of warmth for May, including the potential for heatwave criteria to be met for some.