Britain forecast to bask in sunshine with temperature as high as 27C

Warm weekend weather could lead to heavy rain in parts but more fine days are expected in the next week

Most of Britain can expect to be bathed in sunshine in the coming week as temperatures climb to a possible high of 27C in what would make the warmest spell of the year.

Saturday could be 16-19C widely - with 24C the possible high in the south-east", according to Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern.