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

Millions of UK households are now subject to hosepipe bans as the country enters its third heatwave of the summer. Yorkshire Water customers' hosepipe ban started on Friday, July 11, with restrictions remaining in place until depleted reservoirs return to normal levels.

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.