The Latest Breaking News from Katy Alston

Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Temperatures will rise gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Heatwave a ‘huge relief’ for hospitality sector after miserable summer

Thursday was provisionally the hottest day of the year so far, with 32.6C recorded in Surrey.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Warm weekend will be relief for farmers and retailers after wet spell

Some areas could even see temperatures reach 30C on Friday.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Brits could miss out on Mr Whippy this summer as ice cream vans face ruin

Katy Alston, a 20 year ice cream van veteran and president of the Ice Cream Alliance, has said the industry is under huge pressure as the cost of living crisis bumps up ingredient prices

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Hemp soft serve and sorrell slushies: UK ice-cream sellers innovate to beat soaring costs

Cost of living crisis and rising prices hits demand for the traditional favourites of the ice cream van

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022