The Met Office has extended its extreme heat weather warning into next week and says some people are at risk of serious illness or death.

A rare amber alert for extreme heat was issued yesterday for large parts of the UK for Sunday.

Met Office forecasters have now extended the warning into Monday as Brits face temperatures exceeding 40°C.

As well as putting lives at risk, they say the blistering heat could result in road closures, along with rail and air cancellations.

Forecasters warn that ‘substantial’ changes to people’s working practices and daily routines will be needed to keep them safe.

Network Rail has warned speed restrictions are likely to be in place this week on some parts of the network most affected by the hot weather.

Fire services have urged people to have picnics instead of barbecues during the warm weather after a spate of grass fires.

The AA Driving School and RAC meanwhile said motorists should carry water with them, start their journeys earlier in the day, plan their routes and check their vehicles before setting off.

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