The weekend is set to be changeable with temperatures around the 24C mark but accompanied by occasional showers

More than 10 people have died from heatstroke as temperatures soar to nearly 41C

But forecasters said the hot weather was expected to return later this week

Brent Cross shopping centre owner Hammerson was cursing the heatwave today despite rising rents and fuller occupancy in the first half of the year.

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Thirsty traders were diving into the pubs group JD Wetherspoon as the heatwave helped to sell more pints and glasses of Pimm's. Wetherspoon raised its profit guidance for the year and the chairman and founder, Tim Martin, said he was "more bullish" after the positive period.

EasyJet flew still higher today with shares up almost 8 per cent as struggling competitors pulling out of routes helped the budget carrier put out a stronger-than-expected profit forecast for this year.

Threat of flash flooding as localised, torrential downpours hit sun-baked ground

Heat and humidity will bring a good chance of heavy showers and even thunder

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Humid air heading up from France as we head for another sweltering Wednesday

The heatwave has been responsible for as many as 760 deaths, according to official calculations, as the UK enters the sixth day of plus-30C temperatures.