Extreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields.The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its "relentless rain", with provisional figures showing many areas of the UK suffered very wet conditions over the season.It marks a dramatic change from 2025, which saw record dry and warm conditions cause drought across swathes of the country, leading to hosepipe bans and impacts on agriculture and w

Extreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields.The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its "relentless rain", with provisional figures showing many areas of the UK suffered very wet conditions over the season.It marks a dramatic change from 2025, which saw record dry and warm conditions cause drought across swathes of the country, leading to hosepipe bans and impacts on agriculture and wildlife.