UK weather twice as likely to be hot this summer after sunniest spring on record

People enjoying the sunshine on Wimbledon Common on May 31 (Picture: Shutterstock)

This summer is likely to be a hot one with an increased risk of heatwaves forecasters have predicted.

Last year, the UK had a disappointing (lack of) summer, due to cooler winds brought down by a shifted jet stream.

But this year, we’re 2.3 times more likely to see temperatures warmer than average.

The Met Office’s three-month outlook predicts average temperatures over the three summer months will range from 10-17°C...