Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on Great British Bake Off

Nigella Lawson will replace Dame Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4 has confirmed.

On Monday (26 January), the broadcaster revealed that the celebrity chef will succeed Leith on the popular baking competition for its next series, with Lawson saying she is “uncharacteristically rather lost for words” by her appointment.

Lawson said that “it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps” of both Leith and Dame Mary Berry, the latter of whom was involved with the show during its time on the BBC. However, she added, “I’m also bubbling with excitement.”

“The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a national treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it,” said Lawson in a statement. “I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

Lawson, who published her first cookery book, How to Eat, in 1998, and has presented numerous BBC specials since Nigella Bites aired in 1999, is now expected to bring her signature cooking innuendos into the Bake Off tent.

This marks Lawson’s most high-profile gig in the UK in years. Recently she has focused on her TV career in Australia, where she’s been a regular guest on MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules.

Leith announced her decision to quit Bake Off earlier this month, saying that it “feels like the right time to step back”.

In a statement released on Wednesday (21 January), Leith said: “Bake Off has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, I have genuinely loved it and I’m sure I’ll miss working with my fellow judge[s] Paul [Hollywood], Alison [Hammond] and Noel [Fielding] and the teams at Love Productions and Channel 4.

“But now feels like the right time to step back (I’m 86 for goodness sake!), there’s so much I’d like to do, not least spend summers enjoying my garden.

“Whoever joins the team, I’m sure they’ll love it as much as I have,” she added. “I feel very lucky to have been part of it.”

Leith joined the programme after it moved from the BBC to Channel 4 in 2017, and faced the daunting task of replacing Berry, who was Hollywood’s original judging partner.

Fortunately, she soon found her groove in the famous Bake Off tent, winning over fans and critics with her kindhearted critiques and statement looks. There was one blip, though: in her first year on the show, Leith hit headlines after accidentally revealing the winner hours before the finale aired.

Hammond and Fielding are the current Bake Off presenters, but Leith has also worked with Sandi Toksvig and Matt Lucas.

In 2024, Leith revealed that she had previously tried to quit the show after becoming fed up with “hardly seeing” her family and “never” having a summer holiday because of filming demands. She agreed to stay after the show’s production company changed the schedule so she could have more time off.

Channel 4 chief content officer Ian Katz said: “Prue Leith has been a joyous presence in the tent, pairing absolute culinary authority with great generosity and empathy for the bakers. We are grateful for her passion, her wit, her ineffable style, and all the summers she spent in the tent. She leaves an indelible mark on the show and all its bakers.

“We will miss her wry, gentle judgement but look forward to working with her on new projects.”

Clinton and Obama call on Americans to ‘stand up’ as Trump demands Minnesota cooperate with ICE

A federal judge is hearing arguments in a case challenging the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota, just days after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Minnesota officials filed a lawsuit calling on the Department of Homeland Security to end “Operation Metro Surge,” shortly after an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7. The operation, which was launched last month, brought thousands of federal immigration agents to the state.

Now, Pretti’s killing has added even more urgency to the case.

Local officials have asked a judge to curb the surge of federal agents, calling it “unprecedented” in court Monday. The Justice Department has previously labeled the lawsuit “legally frivolous” and asked the judge to deny their request.

In a separate case filed this weekend, Minnesota officials sued the DHS over the investigation into the fatal shooting of Pretti. According to the complaint, federal authorities took “exclusive possession of evidence” from the scene of the shooting and blocked state officials from joining the investigation.

In response, Judge Eric Christian Tostrud issued a temporary restraining blocking the DHS from “destroying or altering evidence.” A hearing in this case is also scheduled for Monday.

Reform mayoral candidate replicates Trump’s controversial Greenland penguin image

Reform UK’s candidate for the London mayoral election has been criticised for her “baffling” recreation of Donald Trump’s AI-generated image of him walking with a penguin in Greenland.

Last week, the White House posted a controversial image showing the US president walking through snow with a penguin holding a US flag.

The image, which also featured a Greenland flag flying in the distance, was posted by the White House on X alongside the caption “Embrace the penguin”.

The post sparked further concerns about Mr Trump’s ambitions in the Nato territory, and now appears to have inspired Reform UK’s candidate for the London mayoralty, Laila Cunningham.

On Sunday, Ms Cunningham appeared to replicate the image, replacing Mr Trump with her own silhouette and inserting a Union Jack flag and Tower Bridge in the background.

The Reform councillor for Westminster captioned the post: “Choose a new path for London. Before it’s too late.”

The post came just days after figures across the political spectrum, and British veterans, condemned Mr Trump for falsely claiming Nato allies stayed away from the front lines during the war in Afghanistan.

President Trump later climbed down over his slurs, which followed a campaign of antagonism of Nato over his ambitions to own Greenland.

Although Trump agreed to a “framework of a future deal” in Greenland last week, the AI-generated image suggested he still remained interested in the Danish territory.

Ms Cunningham’s post garnered further criticism, with some dubbing it “Absolutely tone-deaf”.

Journalist and author Oliver Kamm wrote: “I may be wrong but I suspect the instinctive obeisance given by Reform UK to a thuggish, seditious, repressive, violent, imperialist, kleptocratic, corrupt, xenophobic & ferociously misogynistic US administration will not prove an electoral advantage.”

Others questioned what the meaning of the apocalyptic style London could be.

One person wrote: “What on Earth is the message in this daft imagery copied from @WhiteHouse? Does she think net zero will make London like Antarctica? Is this her vision for an expanded Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park? Does she want to liberate penguins from London zoo?”

“’Vote for the candidate that’ll turn London into a frozen hellscape – persuasive,” another said.

Others raised concerns over the timing of the post: “Here’s Reform posting and embarrassing pile of AI s**** mimicking the man who insulted UK veterans this week. They’re somewhere between a bad joke and outright traitors.”

Ms Cunningham was unveiled as the party’s candidate for the 2028 election in a press conference with party leader Nigel Farage earlier this month.

After becoming a Conservative Westminster City councillor in 2022, the mother-of-seven defected to Reform in June last year, saying she wanted to fight for “lower taxes, controlled borders, and putting Britain first”.

Tributes paid to British mother stabbed to death at her home in Spain

Tributes have been paid to a “pure-hearted” British mother who was allegedly stabbed to death at her home in Spain.

Victoria Hart, 33, was found dead on the floor of her home in the Andalusian town of Alhaurín el Grande on Saturday, according to local authorities.

Her former partner was arrested after turning himself in at the Alhaurín de la Torre prison on Saturday, local media reported. The parents, who were separated, had an 11-year-old boy and two seven-year-old twin girls.

Spain’s civil guard told The Independent that they were investigating a case of gender-based violence that occurred shortly before midday on Saturday in Málaga province.

Hart is said to have had a restraining order against her former partner, according to El Mundo. She was also reportedly registered on Spain’s VioGén database, a software system used by the Spanish police to assess the risk of gender-based violence. Police deemed the case low-risk, the newspaper said.

A neighbour told El Mundo that the children had run out into the apartment’s communal garden after the incident and that the woman’s son had called his grandmother to tell her that “his father had killed his mother”.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.40am and Hart was found with neck wounds. She was later pronounced dead by medics, police said.

The local city hall condemned what it called an “act of gender violence” and declared a day of mourning on Monday.

“We extend our deepest condolences and support to the family and loved ones of the victim, as well as our strongest condemnation and outrage at this act of gender violence, a social scourge that seriously violates human rights and that we must eradicate with the involvement of the entire society,” it said.

Mayor Anthony Bermúdez declared an official day of mourning on Monday “as a sign of respect and solidarity”.

Anne Khraiche, a resident, told the Spanish Eye newspaper: “Victoria had the most pure heart, her ultimate goal was to ensure her children had the best life she could give them.

“She worked hard to ensure they had this while making sure she attended their various activities. Family bonds were so important to her.”

Halo SpaSalon, a salon based in the town, also paid tribute to Hart, who worked as a hairdresser.

“This evening, we stand with all our thoughts, prayers, love and strength with the family and beautiful children of Victoria Hart,” they wrote on social media.

“A young mum and fellow Hairdresser in the community, taken brutally in such a disgusting way. Robbed of her life and changing the lives of her children and family forever.”

An FCDO Spokesperson told The Independent: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Spain and we are in contact with the local authorities.”

Why Australian Open stars are banned from wearing fitness trackers

An argument over banned “wearable” devices such as Whoop fitness trackers has erupted at the Australian Open after top players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were ordered to remove them before their matches.

Tennis Australia, the organiser of the Australian Open, confirmed that the wearable wrist technology is not permitted at the grand slams – although it said that the tournament is “in discussions” over allowing such devices in the future.

Wearable technology is permitted on the ATP and WTA tours. When the ATP Tour announced the approval of in-match wearable devices in 2024, a statement from then chief sporting officer Ross Hutchins said the technology was a “big step forward in our push to optimise player performance and prevent injury”.

Sinner was ordered to remove a Whoop device, which was hidden underneath his wristband, before his fourth-round match against Luciano Darderi on Monday.

The previous day, Alcaraz was also stopped from wearing a Whoop device by a tournament official after it was spotted mid-match. Sabalenka had hers removed earlier in the tournament.

In other elite high-intensity sports, such as football and rugby union, data and fitness tracking are used to identify when players are in the “red zone” and could be more susceptible to injury without sufficient recovery.

Wearable devices such as the screenless Whoop sensor track biometric data and motion. The technology is designed to be worn on the wrist or other supported positions, such as around the chest, during training, competition, and recovery.

According to a description of the product, the data it provides includes heart rate, heart rate variability, recovery, activity strain, blood oxygenation, skin temperature, respiratory rate and blood pressure, as well as sleep stages and performance. This data can then be synced via Bluetooth and read by a coach using a paired mobile device.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved the Whoop device following a review last December, as long as haptic feedback, such as vibrations on the wrist, is disabled during competition. In-match wearable technology has been approved by the WTA since 2021 and the ATP since 2024.

There are different rules at the grand slams, however, with Tennis Australia also pointing to the fact that the tournament uses high-tech cameras to provide players with data such as distance covered, changes of direction and sprints to measure load. The tournament has an existing partnership with Bolt 6, which operates the Electronic Line Calling system using ball-tracking technology.

“Wearables are currently not permitted at Grand Slams,” a Tennis Australia spokesperson said. “The Australian Open is involved in ongoing discussions on how this situation could change.”

There is an argument that elite players with greater resources could have an unfair advantage if they have access to live in-match data and their opponent does not.

Before in-match coaching was approved a few years ago (coaching is now fully embraced by the Australian Open with separate coaching pods), tennis would pride itself on the players having to work out problems for themselves once they stepped onto the court.

Aryna Sabalenka is a Whoop ambassador and explained how she used the technology to assist her recovery during her US Open title run in 2024. In a video published by the WTA, she explained that the Whoop band monitored her stress levels between matches and the data advised her to take days off after it found she was in the “red zone”.

Jannik Sinner, who struggled with the extreme heat during his third-round win, said he was planning to use the technology not for in-match use but to inform his recovery before the quarter-finals.

“There is certain data what we would like to track a little bit on court,” Sinner said. “It’s not for the live thing. It’s more about [what] you can see after the match. These are datas what we would like to use also in practice sessions, because from that you can practice on with the heart rate, how much calories you burn, all these kind of things.”

A Whoop spokesperson said: “Whoop believes athletes have a fundamental right to understand their own performance and health – including during competition at events like the Australian Open.

“Whoop is approved by the International Tennis Federation for in-match wear and poses no safety, fairness, or competitive risk. Blocking access to personal health data does not protect sport. Whoop will continue to stand with athletes and our members to defend their right to their data.”

After Carlos Alcaraz was caught wearing the technology under his wristband on Sunday, the Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed posted on X (Twitter): “Ridiculous. Whoop is approved by the International Tennis Federation for in-match wear and poses no safety risk. Let the athletes measure their bodies. Data is not steroids!”

This is unclear. After his fourth-round win, the defending champion said: “The umpire asked me straightaway if this is the tracker. I said yes. He said remove. It’s fine. There are other things we could use. The vest [with tracker inside]. But it’s a bit for me uncomfortable. You feel like you have something on the shoulders. It’s a bit different. But rules are rules. I understand. I won’t use it again.”

What the future of travel looks like in 2026

Are we done with viral hotspots? According to travel comparison site KAYAK’s WTF (that’s What The Future, by the way) 2026 trends report, the era of copy-paste travel may finally be winding down. Not because people are travelling less – quite the opposite – but because they’re travelling differently.

Drawing on billions of user searches, an independent survey from more than 14,000 Gen Z and Millennial travellers – including over 2,000 next-gen UK travellers – and exclusive TikTok community insights, KAYAK’s report shows a shift away from headline destinations and performative travel. In their place? Shorter breaks, quieter cities, better value and experiences that feel personal rather than pre-approved.

Here’s what that looks like in practice, and where those trends could take you.

The next “it” destination, it turns out, is the one you haven’t already seen 50 times on your phone. According to KAYAK, 71 per cent of Gen Z and 75 per cent of Millennials actively want to visit places they’ve never been before, while TikTok posts tagged #hiddengems are up more than 50 per cent. Saturation is the new turn-off.

Cork fits that brief neatly. Long treated as a stopping point on the way to somewhere else, Ireland’s second city still flies under the algorithmic radar. Yet it rewards curiosity in small, satisfying ways: a walkable centre, a burgeoning food scene and easy access to coastline and countryside without the fanfare.

Base yourself near Shandon rather than around the busier quays, and start the day with a stroll along the River Lee before the city fully wakes up. For dinner, follow locals to the English Market at lunchtime, then head out to Ballycotton or Garretstown the next morning.

Travellers aren’t cancelling trips in 2026, they’re financing them more creatively. Nearly 30 per cent of Gen Z and Millennial travellers say installment plans will determine how many trips they take, while KAYAK data shows international fares from the UK sitting almost exactly where they were last year. Add a 52 per cent rise in the use of flight price alerts and the picture becomes clear: deal-hunting has gone mainstream.

This shift favours cities that deliver substance without sticker shock. Bilbao still fits the bill, but it’s the city’s everyday pleasures that offer the real value. Skip the Guggenheim café and eat at Gure Toki or Sorginzulo for pintxos done properly. Better still, cross the river into Deusto at lunchtime, where menus del día feel resolutely local and prices soften noticeably. Savvy travellers are stretching budgets without sacrificing experience, and places like Bilbao are making it easy for them.

Forget souvenirs. In 2026, it’s goosebumps people are packing for. More than half of travellers say natural wonders will shape their plans, and 34 per cent list awe-inspiring experiences as a top priority. That’s driving renewed interest in northern landscapes, but not always the obvious ones.

While Tromsø continues to top bucket lists, travellers looking for something fresher are turning towards Christchurch, New Zealand as a gateway rather than a destination in itself. From here, the night skies of the Canterbury plains offer serious dark-sky credentials without the premium price tags of more famous stargazing spots. Pair it with a drive to Lake Tekapo or a night at Mt John Observatory, and prepare to be amazed as the universe puts on one of its more impressive galactic light shows.

AI has officially replaced your mate who “went once and loved it”. Nearly six in 10 travellers say they’d change destination if AI suggested somewhere better, and half would do so for a better deal. Notably, 44 per cent of AI prompts are now about value, not inspiration.

AI can also steer travellers toward lesser-visited cities that prioritise authentic, local experiences over familiar tourist circuits. Fukuoka, in particular, remains one of the country’s most liveable and engaging destinations, offering a compelling blend of modern convenience and rich cultural heritage. Base yourself near Hakata Station for better-value hotels, then eat like a local at the yatai food stalls along the Naka River. It’s informal, affordable and far more revealing than a booked-out tasting menu. Leveraging AI-led planning tools helps today’s savvy travellers to unlock the city’s true potential, moving beyond generic guidebook recommendations.

Luxury, redefined, looks suspiciously like a good night’s sleep. KAYAK’s report shows 69 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials travel primarily for mental reset, while wellness-led luxury continues to rise. The emphasis has shifted from showing off to switching off.

The Greek island of Zakynthos excels here, particularly inland. Head to villages such as Kiliomenos, where evenings are cooler and dinner at family-run tavernas like Latas stretches lazily into the night. No playlists, no dress code, just plates refilled without fuss. For one in five travellers, it’s the small comforts that matter most: a quiet morning, decent coffee, and nowhere you’re expected to be. Wellness travel isn’t about spa breaks and luxury escapes anymore; it’s about coming back better than you left.

The big-city rush is out. In 2026, 84 per cent of younger travellers say they’d rather visit a smaller city or rural area than a major hub. Lower prices help, but the real appeal is authenticity that doesn’t need explaining.

Bastia, in northern Corsica, perfectly exemplifies the trend. Mornings on the old port unfold naturally with fishermen unloading and café chairs scraping into place. Walk up to the Citadelle before the heat builds, then lunch at U San Ghjuvà for unfussy Corsican cooking. These are places where life hasn’t been edited for visitors. Yes, social media still nudges people towards them, but only once they’re already halfway there.

In 2026, the destination is wherever the action is. An overwhelming 95 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials plan to travel for a major event, whether that’s a concert, a sporting tournament or a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Cities that flex around calendars are winning. In Canada, Toronto works as a terrific base. But those thinking ahead are looking beyond the obvious to places like Halifax, where festivals, touring acts and sporting events are easier to access and far less inflated by demand. Stay near the waterfront, eat at The Bicycle Thief, and let the event anchor the trip rather than dominate it.

Over half of travellers say slower travel helps clear their head, and #slowtravel content has surged by almost 330 per cent on TikTok. But the aim isn’t inactivity, more a break from decision-making.

The Azores remain a benchmark, but similar benefits can be found in places like Praia in Cape Verde. The rhythm is gentle, the beaches walkable, and long lunches at Quintal da Música turn into evenings almost by accident. Headspace holidays aren’t about ticking boxes, they’re about removing friction and the demand for constant optimisation.

Adventure hasn’t disappeared, it’s simply grown up. Nearly one in four travellers now combine light outdoor activity with proper rest, while searches for amenities like terraces, hot tubs and gyms continue to rise. The Great Outdoors is now more likely to be paired with a Quite Decent bottle of wine.

Hilo, on Hawaii’s Big Island, captures that softer approach to adventure perfectly. Base yourself here and mornings might mean walking the edge of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park or taking an easy hike through the stunning scenery of Akaka Falls rainforest. Afternoons are for slowing down: soaking in naturally warmed ocean pools, lingering over poke bowls or fresh fish, and letting yourself reset.

Who says holidays have to be long? Nearly two-thirds of travellers plan to take several shorter trips in 2026, with searches for one-to-four-day breaks continuing to rise. The appeal is immediacy: quick resets, minimal planning and maximum reward.

Milan makes for an excellent Nanocation. Trains run on time, neighbourhoods are compact, and finding good food rarely requires much research. Rather than chasing the Duomo and moving on, spend a night in areas like Isola or Porta Venezia, where the city feels lived-in rather than visited. Grab a seat for aperitivo along the Navigli as the working day winds down, eat late without ceremony, and walk everywhere. Milan rewards restraint; do it right, and even 24 hours can feel like a proper break.

With billions of user searches across its platforms, KAYAK helps travellers find their perfect flight, stay, rental car or holiday package. Download the app here and start exploring.

Trump coy on defending Kristi Noem after Alex Pretti shooting

President Donald Trump has avoided leaping to the defense of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the latest fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was beaten and shot by Customs and Border Protection officers on Saturday after coming to the aid of a fellow protester demonstrating against their presence on the city’s streets.

When fellow activist Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent earlier this month, Trump endorsed the version of events presented by Noem and the DHS, who claimed that Good was a “domestic terrorist” intent on injuring their officials with her car, despite video evidence raising serious doubts about their narrative.

When asked by The Wall Street Journal about Pretti’s killing by CBP forces, which his secretary insisted was a “defensive” measure because the victim was armed with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, the president said only: “We’re looking, we’re reviewing everything and will come out with a determination.”

Pressed over the course of a five-minute phone interview Sunday, Trump said: “I don’t like any shooting. I don’t like it. But I don’t like it when somebody goes into a protest and he’s got a very powerful, fully loaded gun with two magazines loaded up with bullets also. That doesn’t play good either.”

The president claimed Pretti was carrying a “very dangerous gun, a dangerous and unpredictable gun” when he was shot, adding: “It’s a gun that goes off when people don’t know it.”

Asked when his 3,000-strong federal forces would leave Minnesota, he answered: “At some point we will leave. We’ve done, they’ve done a phenomenal job… We’ll leave a different group of people there for the financial fraud.”

Trump was referring to the welfare-fraud scandal in the state as a justification for the immigration enforcement surge. “It’s the biggest fraud anyone has seen,” he told the WSJ. “We actually think California is going to be much bigger.”

But there was no defense of Noem from the president, who is facing calls to resign and threats of impeachment from the Democratic governors of New York and California, Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom, among others, as outrage grows over her handling of the administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.

Trump also largely avoided the subject on Truth Social Sunday, beyond praising allies for their appearances on Fox News to discuss the tragedy and calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to “formally cooperate with the Trump Administration to enforce our Nation’s Laws, rather than resist and stoke the flames of Division, Chaos, and Violence.”

The president otherwise preferred to complain about changes to NFL broadcasting and issued a lengthy post about his under-construction $400m White House ballroom, for which he demolished the East Wing, saying it would be “devastating” if the project were halted by a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in December.

“Making such a large gift to the U.S.A. was thought to be, by almost everyone, ‘A WONDERFUL THING TO DO’ – But no, as usual, I got sued, this time by the Radical Left National (No!)Trust for Historic Preservation, a group that couldn’t care less about our Country!” the president huffed.

Storm Chandra to hit UK with snow and 80mph winds

Strong winds, heavy rain and snow are forecast across much of the UK on Tuesday, the Met Office has warned, as the newly named storm Chandra brings weather chaos.

Storm Chandra is expected to bring “very strong winds”, leading to potential for damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs and flying debris, which could lead to life-threatening injuries.

Forecasters also predict likely flooding and travel disruptions in some areas, along with some significant snowfall across higher ground in northern regions of England and parts of Scotland.

Several weather warnings have been issued, including amber warnings for south-west England for rain and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for wind.

Less severe yellow weather warnings are in place across all of Northern Ireland, a more extensive area of south west England, and also covers parts of northern England and Scotland.

The Met Office said: “Easterly winds will increase early on Tuesday morning bringing gusts of 60-70 mph to eastern and northern parts of Northern Ireland with a few coastal locations seeing gusts of 75 mph. Heavy rain will be an additional hazard.

“Winds may ease a little early in the afternoon, before increasing to similar speeds once more from a south-easterly direction late afternoon and early evening.”

In coastal areas, large waves could throw beach material onto nearby roads, sea front and properties, posing a “danger to life”. If you are on the coast, the Met Office advises staying safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves, as even from the shore, large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

The weather service has warned coastal residents to take care if walking near cliffs; saying people should know their route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, they are advised to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Longer journey times and cancellations are expected to impact road, rail, air and ferry services, as well causing some roads and bridges to close.

Driving in these dangerous conditions is not advised and the forecasters suggest staying indoors as much as possible to avoid being vulnerable to injury from high winds.

If driving is unavoidable, you must follow safety precautions such as: driving slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, being aware of high-sided vehicles and caravans on more exposed roads, and being cautious of overtaking, giving cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual.

Three weather warnings were issued for Monday, with yellow warnings in place for rain in Northern Ireland, London and south east England, south west England, Wales, and West Midlands. An additional amber warning was issued for South west England.