BBC News·3 min read·medium
Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales
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The Met Office has declared the spring of 2026 as the warmest on record for England and Wales. This follows a trend of rising temperatures, with nine of the ten warmest springs occurring since 2007.
Why it matters
The data provides further evidence of long-term climate change and highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the UK.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Much of the UK was gripped by a spell of unusually hot weather in late May
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The report relies on official meteorological data and scientific statements from the Met Office.
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