Late summer heatwave on the way with temperatures set to hit 26C this week

With tempers flaring over the Scottish referendum, things in the UK are certainly hotting up – and temperatures across the country are likely to follow suit, rising to as high as 25C by the day of the vote.
Forecasters say the warmer end to the week will be down to a blast of hot air arriving from Europe, which could bring blue skies and sunshine.
The unseasonable weather will see Britain bask in temperatures on a par enjoyed by holidaymakers in Turkey and Spain.