7 April 2026

The UK is shifting dramatically from the fierce winds of Storm Dave to a spell of unseasonal warmth, with forecasts predicting the warmest start to April in six years. Temperatures are expected to surge to as high as 24°C (75°F), well above the typical early April averages across much of the country.

The number of fires involving electric bikes and scooters exploded to unprecedented levels last year, signaling a growing safety crisis across the UK. A staggering 432 e-bike fires were reported in 2025 alone—a sharp 38% increase from the previous year.