UK set to have the hottest day of the year this week

The UK is forecast to have the hottest day of the year this week, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 27C.

The news comes just a week after the sunbathing in public ban was lifted, meaning more people will be able to enjoy the warm and clear weather. 

Although the southern parts of the UK are expected to feel the most heat to begin with, most of the country is supposed to reach the mid-20s by Wednesday.

The mini heatwave will continue into Friday for some. The North of England will hit a max temperature of 26C while many southern areas of the UK will reach 24C.

Manchester is forecast glorious sunshine throughout the day on Wednesday with highs of 26C, while the end of the week will see some pleasant but slightly cooler weather, with temperatures of around 20C.

The heatwave is due to large areas of high pressure combined with southerly winds from Europe. There will be pleasant sunshine, dry skies and warmer airs.