UK set for warmest day of the year after firefighters tackle wildfires

Temperature could hit 24C in central England on Friday amid very high to extreme' risk of wildfires across Britain

The UK could experience its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters tackled wildfires in parts of Britain.

Much of the country would be dry and sunny on Friday, and some of central England could hit 24C (75F) as weather nearer to what we'd expect in July" continued, the Met Office said.