‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
Summary
The UK is experiencing record-breaking heat and dry conditions due to rising temperatures caused by carbon pollution. Recent years have been among the hottest on record, and extreme weather such as heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires is becoming more common.Key Facts
- Last year was the hottest year on record in the UK, and 2025 is expected to break that record.
- The UK had its warmest spring and summer ever, with England facing its driest spring in 100 years.
- Heatwaves are more frequent, with as many days over 30°C in 2026 so far as in 1976.
- Southern and central England is now much warmer than decades ago; some places are about 4.5°C warmer than in 1961-1990.
- Northern areas of the UK are having temperatures similar to what London had many years ago.
- The amount of heavy rainfall days has increased by more than 20%, raising flood risks, but droughts are also becoming worse during hot, dry summers.
- England’s river flow from March to August 2025 was the second lowest since records began in 1961.
- Recent hot and dry weather has led to more wildfires, creating a "firewave" affecting parts of the country.
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