Temperatures of up to 34C are forecast today, with the country's hottest spots expected in the Midlands and south Wales.

Millions of British households are likely to be put under a hosepipe ban as scorching temperatures wreak havoc across the country. It comes as several parts of the country have been experiencing a heatwave with the Met Office predicting that mercury levels are set to soar to 34C.

Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday.