A 2,000 mile-wide 'high pressure bubble' will see temperatures climb in Britain from 68F (20C) on Monday to 73F (23C) by Thursday, which would make the UK hotter than Essaouira, Morocco.

Typical April weather will resume next week, with rain and much lower temperatures on the way. Britons have enjoyed sunshine in recent days, that has brought wisteria and tulips into bloom early.

The Met Office said the 'unsettled' theme will likely last into the beginning of May, becoming more 'settled' into the second week, May 11 onward, with 'mixed' conditions until the end of the month.

Brits will experience a mixed few days of weather this weekend, before the mercury will rise early next week, with sunny spells back on the horizon.

London's parks were filled with groups of sunbathers and other revellers on Friday as the bank holiday sunshine saw the public flout lockdown rules once again. In Clapham (pictured) groups were seen gathering.

This dish is also great for a barbecue − just cook the chops on the hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking

For my new TV series Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, I went on a journey to explore the history of Mediterranean cooking and the routes the ingredients themselves have taken

Aries 21 March-20 April Having yearned for a chance to break out of a rut, you are now faced with not one but several opportunities

Indulgent but simple, these are delicious at any time - but you might need to wait until a little later if you're drizzling over the rum!

I wasn't sure what to write this week. We're all thinking about the spread of a global pandemic, so I see my role as offering some light relief from that

Aries 21 March-20 April There is only so much you can do alone - at some stage this week you'll have to recognise that you need advice from those more worldly or experienced.

The moon is an immensely powerful tool that we can all learn to work with. Here renowned moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher shows us how powerful living in tune with the moon can be…

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When two heartbreaking miscarriages left Anna Buxton unable to conceive, she remained determined to have the family she dreamed of - whatever it took

Private members' club playdates, bespoke designer wardrobes and a personal bodyguard… Sadie Nicholas gets a peek into the rarefied life of a billionaire's child  

Aries 21 March-20 April If current restrictions are getting you down, try to focus on a longer-term goal and how you can go about achieving it.

I have a long-running dispute with my husband, Michael Mosley, about his cycling, which seems to me to be rather reckless

Then look no further than these multicoloured multitasking palettes   

I guarantee your future self will thank you for having a freezer stocked with cubes of different sauces, butters and dressings ready to jazz up the simplest of midweek meals

Traybakes are the epitome of easy cooking and they really are a great way to use up leftover ingredients

Aries 21 March-20 April You've been pushing yourself too hard of late and now the Sun at odds with Jupiter and Pluto warns you could go over the edge

Tough times can play havoc with our emotions and I've witnessed my clients suffering in many ways. But five principles helped steady my nerve in my own crisis

No foreign holiday doesn't have to mean no tan with these fabulous faux glows 

Crisp on the outside, with gooey pockets of mousse within. Smother them with whipped cream or crème fraîche

This remarkable treasure trove of letters gives a unique insight into home-front life and romance

Gochugaru, or Korean red pepper flakes, are available online and at specialist shops. They really make the dish

One of the easiest and nicest dinners I can think of is roasted sweet potato - and this smoky version, jazzed up with sharp feta, spring onions and some crunch from the peanuts, is up there

Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a pile of flatbreads as it would be with other salads for a weekend lunch spread

In Uruguay, this cake is known as chajá - layers of fluffy sponge soaked in peach syrup, cream, dulce de leche, peaches and meringue

Who knew that green and pink would work together so well? Welcome to the Insta-famous home of the design duo who are changing our approach to décor

A naughty spoonful of whipped cream is to be encouraged

One to eat lounging on the sofa in slippers

Pour the butter and sage leaves over the carrots to serve

I'm 55 and used to be slim and able to wear chic clothes, but that's all changed since I hit the menopause and started taking HRT I just can't find clothes that make me feel comfortable. Any ideas?

The horrific murder of 14-year-old Breck Bednar by an online predator shocked the nation - So is it possible to move on from such unimaginable loss?

I love colour. Colour lifts you when you're feeling flat. Colour boosts your confidence. I truly believe that the most important thing is to choose clothes that make us feel better about ourselves

Planet Earth film-maker Vanessa Berlowitz, her husband and young son didn't realise just how big an adventure it would be

As a young girl, Natalie Cumming listened to her aunt's harrowing accounts of surviving unimaginable horrors in brutal Nazi death camps

She was recently in attendance at the controversial MDL Beast Fest in Saudi Arabia, a country notorious for its human rights violations. Also present were Sofia Richie and Joan Smalls.

She was seen stepping out on Christmas Eve on Tuesday with daughter Lea, two, for a stroll in New York City. And one day later, Irina Shayk was spotted solo - with her hands full on gifts.

Irina Shayk is no average mom on-the-go, so going incognito isn't so easy. Shayk has faced some backlash recently following her attendance at the MDL Beast electronic music festival in Saudi Arabia.

The daughter of Lionel Richie, 21, was seen outside the beachfront restaurant wearing a stylish python print coat and black shades.

As another year draws to a close, it's time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. Here's our pick of the best places to head to in the coming year. Happy travels!

Sofia Richie shared a very sultry photo of herself onboard a plane on Monday. The beauty appeared to be heading on a snow adventure ahead of New Year's Eve.

The tournament, which will feature four matches in the Middle East for the first time, has been extremely controversial since it was announced last year. And Atletico Madrid have been struggling to sell tickets.

The fire in the RD DXX Limited Buggy started on the route between Jeddah and Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia, earlier today with French driver Romain Dumas at the helm alongside Alexandre Winocq.

Maxwell was one of several to face backlash for attending MDL Beast Fest, including Sofia Richie, Winnie Harlow, Alessandra Ambrosio, Luka Sabbat and Armie Hammer.

President Trump hosted Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman in the Oval Office Monday - and didn't tell the press about it.

Barca and Real Madrid are facing a huge backlash over their £102m jaunt to Saudi Arabia as they ignore criticism over taking money from a nation long-condemned for its terrible human rights record.

Dillian Whyte has laid down the gauntlet to Alexander Povetkin by declaring that 'if he wants it, he can get it' should the Russian wish to step in the ring with him.