Britain is on track for its hottest day on record today as temperatures soar towards 40C (104F) amid growing travel chaos as schools shut again and millions of people responded to the extreme heat by working from home.Temperatures had already hit 35C (95F) by 10.30am this morning in Cambridge and London, which the Met Office said equals the warmest spots anywhere in Europe - and forecasters said 43C (109F) is possible this afternoon.The also confirmed that last night was the warmest night on record in Britain, with temperatures not falling below 25C (77F) in many areas of England and Wales. The highest overnight minimum in the UK last night was 25.9C (78.6F) at Emley Moor in West Yorkshire, while it was 25.8C (78.4F) at Kenley in Croydon, South London.
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