UK weather: up to 17C expected in parts of England this week

Spring-like conditions will make it feel more like May than February, say forecasters

It could feel more like May than February for much of the UK this week, with forecasters predicting a spell of warm weather and the first signs of spring in the coming days.

In a likely welcome development for Britons still living under coronavirus lockdowns, clear skies and sunshine have been forecast for parts of the country for the rest of the week.