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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

6 rules to follow to avoid picnic health hazards this summer

Warm weather means it’s picnic season (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

With warmer weather forecast for the UK, many people’s thoughts will be turning to summer pursuits – and what can be more summery than a picnic in the blazing sunshine?

The Met Office says by the end of June and for at least the first few weeks of July, temperatures are likely to be above average, with a greater than normal chance of hot conditions.

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