The Met Office declares Spring 2026 as the warmest on record for England and Wales, with an early period of unusually high temperatures in late May contributing to the overall result. Multiple outlets report that the season breaks previous records for warmth, following an “exceptionally early” heatwave the week before. BBC News adds that the spring is also described as warm, dry and sunny, and that the early hot spell is a key reason many locations see the warmest spring on record. The Independent also reports further heat is expected, citing Met Office forecasts that predict more heatwaves during the summer. While reporting focuses on the record-breaking temperatures, the Daily Mail also notes the possibility of drought risk in parts of the country, linking the unusually warm conditions to longer-term dry weather concerns. Across the reports, the central points are consistent: spring temperatures are at record levels for England and Wales, late-May heat played a major role, and forecasters expect additional hot periods ahead.