This time last year the UK enjoyed the warmest weather of the season. Now, it has barely been above freezing in some parts of the country.

Why is it suddenly so cold and how long will it last?

ITV News Meteorologist and Weather presenter Lucy Verasamy explains how hot this heatwave could get and how long it may last.

UK heatwave: Just how hot is it going to get and for how long?

July has seen rain showers, thunderstorms and blustery winds sweep across the UK. 

Why has it been raining so much and when will it get better?

Britain is set to bask in some warmer weather after the bank holiday washout – with temperatures expected to hit highs of 25C this weekend.

Finally - a fine week with sunshine boosting temperatures  

As for the long weekend things are far from straightforward, as always with bank holiday weather.

Bank Holiday: Blue skies or bursts of rain?

As plants begin to bloom and transitional hues of cherry-blossom pastels and vibrant greens adorn the landscape once again, the new season has burst into life. 

When does spring begin and what is the equinox?

The nation is preparing for a cold snap overnight as temperatures are set to plummet below zero.

When will snow hit the UK and how long will it last?

A dog walker moves past a snowman in Sefton Park, Liverpool.

A blast of Artic air has hit large parts of the UK this week, bringing with it wintry conditions, including snow and ice.

How long is the cold weather expected to last - and what is causing it?

Overnight frosts are predicted in much of the country over the coming days, ITV Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy explains.

First snow of the season predicted as temperatures to plummet below zero

Expect frosty mornings this weekend with temperatures below zero expected across the UK.

A taste of winter to come as UK braces for cold snap

A car drives through flood water near Folkestone, Kent.

As Storm Ciarán wreaks disruption throughout large parts of the UK, ITV News' Lucy Verasamy looks at the key questions surrounding the weather system.

What path will Storm Ciarán follow and is another storm on the way?

It means cancer patients could soon experience slower treatment and poorer patient experience, as ITV News' Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry reports.

Analysis reveals a quarter of England’s radiotherapy technology is out of date

ITV's Political Editor Robert Peston looks at the "nightmare" facing the Chancellor as she prepares for her first Budget.

Can Reeves increase investment and avoid austerity?

The Princess of Wales spoke to mental health workers in Southport after meeting the families of three children killed at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.

Kate makes first public appearance since completing chemotherapy

 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves taking applause after she addressed the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Rachel Reeves may need to raise up to £25 billion from tax increases if she wants to keep spending rising with national income, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates. Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The IFS warns changing the debt rule inherited from the Conservatives will do “almost nothing” to improve funding for public services.

Up to £25 billion in tax rises may be needed for 'no return to austerity' pledge

As the US election heats up, conspiracies theories about Hurricane Milton, due to batter Florida, are being circulated online.

Democrats accused of 'controlling the weather' over hurricanes in the US

No one begins their career headlining Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and many of the UK’s grassroots music venues are struggling to keep their doors open.

Campaigners want £1 ticket contribution to save grassroots music venues

As energy theft continues to rise, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi explains the risks posed by interfering with a meter.

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Two and a half years ago, P&O caused controversy by sacking almost 800 British seafarers without warning and replacing them with cheaper, foreign agency crew.

Lucy Verasamy

ITV Weather Presenter