Britain’s grasslands and dormice under threat from mild autumn

October's summery temperatures are confusing' plants and throwing off fragile ecosystems

Britain's rare chalk grasslands and dormice are under threat from the mild weather this autumn, and some plants are confused" and have flowered multiple times, experts have said.

This October, the UK has experienced temperatures more normal for spring or summer, with highs of 19.5C recorded this week, and more warm weather forecast for coming days.