Police are planning extra patrols this weekend, fearing people keen to enjoy the good weather will flout lockdown rules. A 20C mini heatwave is forecast to begin on Saturday, with warm weather, and sunny and clear skies set to cover most of the country.
Temperatures are set to reach 21C in London and the South East, prompting worries that Brits may be tempted to head outside despite strict instructions to stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already appealed to the public to stay indoors, even those who are feeling “stir crazy”. In a video released on Twitter, he said: “I just want to say one crucial thing, one quick thing to everybody thinking about this weekend and what may be some fine