The UK has experienced its warmest May Day on record, with temperatures reaching 29.3°C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the 1990 record. The unseasonable heat follows the sunniest April since 1910 and has prompted wildfire warnings and safety advisories, highlighting growing climate concerns.

The UK has experienced its warmest May Day on record, with temperatures reaching 29.3°C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the 1990 record. The unseasonable heat follows the sunniest April since 1910 and has prompted wildfire warnings and safety advisories, highlighting growing climate concerns.