Londoners enjoy hottest day of the year in capital as temperatures hit 26.5C
London's temperatures reached above 26C, making it hotter than popular destinations like Ibiza and Barcelona. This marks the warmest day of the year so far, surpassing 21C recorded on Tuesday.
The UK saw a peak of 24.8C (76.7F) at Mona on Anglesey, Wales, which made it the highest temperature reached so far this year and the warmest day in the UK for six months.