It's so hot it's officially a national emergency. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)

Ministers have warned there could be significant disruption to transport services on Monday and Tuesday - as temperatures across a swathe of England could peak as high as 40 Celsius.

Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse said people should avoid travelling - while schools and hospitals will be issued with special guidance to make sure they're prepared.

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