A spell of windy, wet and generally cool weather is expected to dominate over the next few days, with low pressure and Atlantic weather systems continuing to influence conditions across the UK. Rain and showers will be accompanied by brisk winds at times, with temperatures cooler than we have seen

The UK’s record-breaking summer is continuing to shape the farming season as autumn begins. The summer of 2026 was the hottest on record, with exceptionally high temperatures and very low rainfall putting significant pressure on agriculture. In England, almost three-quarters of land was reported to be in drought during August, after