BBC: Last year was the second warmest on record in the UK, according to figures released by the Met Office. The average mean temperature across the UK was 9.6C – slightly cooler than in 2006, but continuing the recent trend towards warmer temperatures. Since UK-wide records began in 1914, nine of the 10 warmest years have happened since 1989. 2007 was no exception despite a natural weather event known as La Nina, which usually reduces global temperatures. It was …