UK Weather

Thousands of giant ants will take flight to mate in different locations around the UK on the same day.

Several train services were disrupted as speed restrictions were put in place due to the high temperatures.

Cold flannels, frozen bedsheets, no alcohol – here's how to prevent another sleepless night.

The UK is getting ready for some severe thunderstorms and some might have an ominous red tint.

The best photos of the people of Britain basking in sunshine and temperatures of up to 34C.

The Met Office has warned of a 'Level 3' heatwave as temperatures reach more than 30C

Or even, as the hype might suggest, coconut water?

Temperatures set to hit 35 degrees today

Some places could see as much as 30mm of rain in one hour, with more than 50mm of rain in a few hours

Temperatures will reach as high as 33C in parts of the UK so protect yourself.

Images and videos on social media showed taxi enveloped in flames.

Cooling measures have been taken on London Underground as the hottest day of the year is recorded in England.

Temperatures won't be as high as the 36.7C maximum seen in July 2015.

According to the legend of St Swithin's Day, if it rains on 15 July it will rain for the rest of summer.

Parts of Britain experience unusually high levels of UV rays as temperatures climb.

Torrential rain has sparked flooding alerts across the south-east as forecasters warn of 40mm of rain.

Experts have warned that flooding, heatwaves and water shortages will severely impact food prices.

Some bright spells are expected over the weekend, before rain hits the UK once again.

Severe weather conditions hit the UK as millions cast their vote in historic referendum.

Weather experts have warned the public about the risk of localised flooding and frequent lightning.

Those undecided on which way to vote could be deterred from voting as thunderstorms hit on polling day.

As much as 25mm of rain is expected to fall within one hour, with rain warnings issued for three days.

Lightning, thunder and torrential rain battered the capital on afternoon of 7 June.

The UK is likely to see up to 20mm or more of rain within one hour, with as much as 50mm within a few hours.

Weather warnings issued in England as stormy weather caused casualties in Europe in recent days.

El Niño and La Niña events are set to give the UK a 30C summer.

Met Office disputes claims there will be highs of 33C in the UK this summer.

The forecast comes days after the UK saw temperatures rise above Europe hotspots like Barcelona and Ibiza.

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for rain in Wales and parts of England.

Forecasters are predicting the hottest summer seen in Britain in 40 years.