The UK is likely to be hotter than the Bahamas later this week as a heatwave sweeps the country, the Met Office has said. <\/p>\n
The forecaster has issued a level three heat warning from Thursday morning as it expects hot air to move in from southern Europe, leading to a sudden increase in temperatures.<\/p>\n
Britain is expected to pass the threshold for a heatwave, which requires three consecutive days of temperatures over 25C across most of the country, and 28C in London. <\/p>\n
The mercury is even expected to soar to 37C by Friday in the south east - meaning London would be hotter than sun-drenched Caribbean holiday destinations.<\/p>\n
Beachgoers enjoy the sunshine as they sunbathe and play in the sea on Bournemouth beach<\/p>\n
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Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
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Swimming in Hyde Park<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather during a punt ride along the River Cam in Cambridge<\/p>\n
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People take a selfie in front of the entrance of the Brighton Palace Pier<\/p>\n
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Charlton Lido<\/p>\n
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People sunbathe on Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the weather at the beach in Joss Gap Bay, Broadstairs<\/p>\n
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People sunbathe on Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather during a punt ride along the River Cam in Cambridge<\/p>\n
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People paddle in the sea on Barry Island beach<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather at Blackpool beach<\/p>\n
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A woman fans herself with an electric fan as she looks at her smartphone on the tube <\/p>\n
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People sit in the shade Green Park<\/p>\n
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People play basketball as they enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather at Blackpool beach<\/p>\n
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Cycling in London<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather at West Reservoir Centre near Finsbury Park, Londo<\/p>\n
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Western lowland gorillas enjoy an ice lolly on the hottest day of the year so far, in London Zoo<\/p>\n
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People on the edge of a fountain at Trafalgar Square in London<\/p>\n
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\"Lido Ladies of London\" Nicola Foster and Jessica Walker enjoy the heatwave at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure complex <\/p>\n
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Bournemouth beach <\/p>\n
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People ride on jet skis as they enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
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People on Barry Island beach<\/p>\n
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Charlton Lido<\/p>\n
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People cycle in London<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
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Swimming in Hyde Park<\/p>\n
People on Barry Island beach<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather at Blackpool beach<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather at Blackpool beach<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the weather at the beach in Joss Gap Ba<\/p>\n
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Sunrise over Kilvington Lakes in the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire<\/p>\n
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A man sits on the edge of a fountain at Trafalgar Square in London<\/p>\n
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Beachgoers enjoy the sunshine as they sunbathe and play in the sea on Bournemouth beach<\/p>\n
AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
PA<\/p>\n
Swimming in Hyde Park<\/p>\n
Jeremy Selwyn <\/p>\n
People enjoy the sunny weather at a beach in Brighton<\/p>\n
REUTERS<\/p>\n
People enjoy the hot weather during a punt ride along the River Cam in Cambridge<\/p>\n
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People take a selfie in front of the entrance of the Brighton Palace Pier<\/p>\n
REUTERS<\/p>\n
Charlton Lido<\/p>\n
Tolga Akmen\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n
People sunbathe on Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the weather at the beach in Joss Gap Bay, Broadstairs<\/p>\n
REUTERS<\/p>\n
People sunbathe on Barry Island beach in Wales<\/p>\n
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People enjoy the hot weather during a punt ride along the River Cam in Cambridge<\/p>\n
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People paddle in the sea on Barry Island beach<\/p>\n
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