The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C in parts of the South and South East Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Britain is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this week, with