Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services

Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought.

The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and agencies on Wednesday as high temperatures continue across the UK, with temperatures of 33C forecast and up to 38C on Thursday.