Weather and climate news

The bank holiday weekend sees a marked change in weather type, with many areas seeing rain or showers and more unsettled conditions, which remain into next week.

April closed in the way it began, with high pressure bringing sunny skies and well-above average temperatures across the UK.

The Met Office marks the 20th anniversary of its Civil Contingencies Advisors, a dedicated team of meteorological specialists who have been instrumental in supporting the UK's resilience community during severe weather events.