Britain was on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40C for the first time.
Much of Europe is baking in a heatwave that has pushed temperatures into the mid-40s Celsius in some regions, with wildfires raging across tinder-dry countryside in Portugal, Spain and France.
London’s metro network imposed temporary speed restrictions, meaning it would run a reduced service with journeys taking longer than normal. It urged commuters to stay at home. Some factories also brought their opening hours forward, to prevent workers on the hottest jobs, such as welding, from falling ill.
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