The London Fire Brigade says the risk of wildfires in London is "severe", with warnings in place across the country.

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

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.