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London was the hottest part of the country, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 20.4C (68.7F) at St James's Park at 1pm, according to the Met Office.

This made the capital hotter than Madrid (17C/62.5F), the Balearic Islands (18C/64.5F) and the French Riviera (16C-17C/61F-62.5F), weather forecaster MeteoGroup said.

However the Met Office said there was a pollution warning level ten, the highest on their scale.

A level this high means adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people, should avoid strenuous physical activity, according to the Met Office.

People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often, according to their advice.

People are advised to reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.

Other parts of the south east of England will see the best of the conditions today, reaching between 17C (62.5F) and 19C (66.2F), meaning plenty of time in the sun for some on the first day of British Summer Time (BST).

The balmy weather will remain for much of the week ahead, according to Met Office meteorologist Eleanor Crompton.

"It will be warm but temperatures may be a down a couple of degrees. We'll see more cloud and hazy sunshine around with temperatures in the late teens from Monday to Wednesday."

Ms Crompton added: "There is a chance of some thundery showers coming up in western and central areas tonight, spreading to the north. It's the usual case of warm weather followed by the increased risk of showers."

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5:54am, Sun 30 Mar 2014 Last updated Sun 30 Mar 2014 UK weather

Britain is due to be warmer than mainland Spain and Ibiza next week as temperatures here reach 20C (68F), forecasters said.

London will hit 20C (68F) today and 21C (70F) tomorrow, making it hotter than Madrid (17C/62.5F), the Balearic Islands (18C/64.5F) and the French Riviera (16C-17C/61F-62.5F), weather forecaster MeteoGroup said.

It means plenty of time in the sun as the clocks went forward an hour for the start of British Summer Time (BST) overnight.

Eastern Scotland and the north east of England will see some misty spells, with Edinburgh set to only reach 12C (53F) tomorrow. But it will be warmer in Belfast (14C/57F) and Cardiff (16C/61F).

Watch ITV Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy's forecast.

The latest weather update for the West Midlands.

Further hazy sunshine for many this evening then mostly dry to start the night.

The latest weather update for the East Midlands

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Britain set to be warmer than Spain next week

The balmy weather will remain for much of the week ahead forecasters have said[DARREN COOL]

London was the hottest part of the country, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 20.4C at St James's Park at 1pm, according to the Met Office.

This made the capital hotter than Madrid where temperatures only topped 17C, the Balearic Islands -18C and the French Riviera 16C-17C, weather forecaster MeteoGroup said.

Other parts of the south east of England will see the best of the conditions today, reaching between 17C and 19C, meaning plenty of time in the sun for some on the first day of British Summer Time (BST).

The balmy weather will remain for much of the week ahead, according to Met Office meteorologist Eleanor Crompton.

"It will be warm but temperatures may be a down a couple of degrees. We'll see more cloud and hazy sunshine around with temperatures in the late teens from Monday to Wednesday."

People enjoying the sun on Brighton beach [DARREN COOL]

Ms Crompton added: "There is a chance of some thundery showers coming up in western and central areas tonight, spreading to the north. It's the usual case of warm weather followed by the increased risk of showers."

The weather is being driven by hot air currently over the Low Countries, according to senior forecaster at MeteoGroup, Rachel Vince. Belgium and the Netherlands are forecast to have temperatures in the mid-20s today.

The springtime temperatures are also good news for Britain's plants and animals.

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Temperatures soar higher than Spain as Britain set for heatwave

London was the hottest part of the country, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 20.4C (68.7F) at St James's Park at 1pm, according to the Met Office.

This made the capital hotter than Madrid (17C/62.5F), the Balearic Islands (18C/64.5F) and the French Riviera (16C-17C/61F-62.5F), weather forecaster MeteoGroup said.

However the Met Office said there was a pollution warning level ten, the highest on their scale.

A level this high means adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people, should avoid strenuous physical activity, according to the Met Office.

People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often, according to their advice.

People are advised to reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.

Other parts of the south east of England will see the best of the conditions today, reaching between 17C (62.5F) and 19C (66.2F), meaning plenty of time in the sun for some on the first day of British Summer Time (BST).

The balmy weather will remain for much of the week ahead, according to Met Office meteorologist Eleanor Crompton.

"It will be warm but temperatures may be a down a couple of degrees. We'll see more cloud and hazy sunshine around with temperatures in the late teens from Monday to Wednesday."

Ms Crompton added: "There is a chance of some thundery showers coming up in western and central areas tonight, spreading to the north. It's the usual case of warm weather followed by the increased risk of showers."

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London is the hottest place in UK... but Met Office issues level ten alert for high pollution

London was the hottest part of the country, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 20.4C (68.7F) at St James's Park at 1pm, according to the Met Office.

This made the capital hotter than Madrid (17C/62.5F), the Balearic Islands (18C/64.5F) and the French Riviera (16C-17C/61F-62.5F), weather forecaster MeteoGroup said.

However the Met Office said there was a pollution warning level ten, the highest on their scale.

A level this high means adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people, should avoid strenuous physical activity, according to the Met Office.

People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often, according to their advice.

People are advised to reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.

Other parts of the south east of England will see the best of the conditions today, reaching between 17C (62.5F) and 19C (66.2F), meaning plenty of time in the sun for some on the first day of British Summer Time (BST).

The balmy weather will remain for much of the week ahead, according to Met Office meteorologist Eleanor Crompton.

"It will be warm but temperatures may be a down a couple of degrees. We'll see more cloud and hazy sunshine around with temperatures in the late teens from Monday to Wednesday."

Ms Crompton added: "There is a chance of some thundery showers coming up in western and central areas tonight, spreading to the north. It's the usual case of warm weather followed by the increased risk of showers."

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