UK Winter Is More Likely to Be Colder as Energy Fears Grow
- Met Office sees above-normal likelihood of colder winter
- Recent warm weather has helped Europe increase gas stores
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The chances of the UK facing a colder winter than normal are increasing, risking higher demand for heating as the energy crisis tightens supplies.
According to Met Office forecasts, the chances of a cold winter are now slightly higher than usual. “The likelihood of a colder three-month period overall is slightly greater than normal,” the Met said in its outlook.