Weather forecast today – Hottest Easter EVER on cards as bookies slash odds following 20C ‘mini heatwave’ next week

BOOKIES have slashed the odds on this Easter being the hottest ever following next week’s 20C ‘mini heatwave’.

Leading bookmaker Coral slashed the odds to 1-2 (from 5-4) on this Easter being the hottest on record in the UK.

The firm goes 4-5 for next month to end as the hottest April since records began, while it is 4-9 that 2021 is the hottest year ever.

“With temperatures set to rise early next month, the odds on a record hot Easter weekend are melting quicker than Easter eggs under the sun,” said Coral’s John Hill.

“Not only can we expected a sweltering Easter, April looks set to be a glorious month this year, according to our betting,” added Hill.

It comes as Brits prepare to bask in 20C heat as the lockdown rules are eased to allow groups of six to meet outdoors.

Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 20C just in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: “Temperatures should start to pick up… the general trend is largely fine weather into the Bank Holiday weekend.”

Read our live blog below for the latest weather news and updates…